At Muehlhan Wind Service, we pride ourselves on lowering the cost of green energy through our work.

Green energy is booming. Muehlhan Wind Service is continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing needs and requests of our customers and to improve the functions and processes of the organization. A prerequisite for supporting such a demanding process is to continuously recruit talented candidates that have the skill set, mindset, and motivation necessary to help the organization stay on its successful journey.

We are looking for a colleague to support the Legal Department. You will be referring to the Head of Legal, with whom you will have regular contact in your daily work. It is the Legal Department’s job to provide on-time stellar support for the business units and staff functions of the organization.

You will be employed on a full-time basis in Muehlhan Wind Service’s office in Fredericia, Denmark. Through your work, you may be required to occasionally perform work for other legal entities of the Muehlhan group.

We offer a motivating and pleasant atmosphere with room to grow, learn, and have fun while working for a great cause. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance, allowing some work from outside the office if feasible.

Responsibilities

As Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Counsel, your job is to provide competent legal business support and guidance to the organization, with the aim of mitigating risk exposure and heightening general legal awareness, understanding, and adherence.

Contract review and drafting

• Act as the primary Legal Counsel for reviewing commercial contracts and tenders.
• Assist the Sales team with creating set-ups and determining rates for tenders.
• Draft subcontracts, NDAs, and other project-related agreements to ensure they meet legal and organizational standards.

Risk evaluation

• Collaborate with stakeholders in Sales, Operations, and other relevant departments to review and evaluate the contractual and commercial risks associated with contracts.
• Assist departments in determining which risks are acceptable and which are not, using a balanced approach of steadfastness and pragmatism tailored to the specific situation.

Stakeholder collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and other departments to ensure a thorough understanding of contractual obligations and risks.
• Conduct post-process follow-ups and evaluations with Sales and Operations to review processes, negotiations, and contracts, aiming to enhance internal procedures and set better prerequisites for future projects.

Claim management

• Support Operations in assessing commercial disputes and customer/supplier claims.
• Prepare communication and arguments for claims.
• Negotiate claims with counterparts, either indirectly or directly, depending on the circumstances.

Qualification and competencies

• Have a background in law and several years of legal experience within a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Working experience within the listed areas of responsibility. 
• Working experience from an international project organization, preferably from the renewables or energy industry.
• Capable of reading, understanding and conveying complex legislative information in layman’s terms.
• Self-driven, structured, efficient in planning your work, and can work effectively as part of a team.
• Thrive in handling structured tasks while staying agile for urgent operational needs.
• Are comfortable in a young and growing organization.

The company offers

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications and experience
• Staff benefits include pension and health insurance, lunch plan, telephone, computer and internet 

Further information/inquiry

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Aksel Uglvig Jensen, Skelmose, on tel. 40 84 01 33. CV or LinkedIn profile can be sent to Aksel Uglvig Jensen here.

Inquiries will be processed on an ongoing basis.

Accession: As soon as possible.

About Muehlhan Wind Service A/S

Muehlhan Wind Service is a leading full-scope independent service provider delivering wind turbine installation and service solutions to wind energy clients in more than 35 countries around the world. Passionate about wind and driven by the desire to make a difference for our customers, we take pride in delivering projects of all sizes. 

We are organized into 12 Business Units in 3 Divisions to ensure we can meet the needs and requirements of our customers by having dedicated and focused resources and competencies: Manpower, Blades, Onshore installation, Offshore installation, Service, HV & Electrical, Paint, Major Component Exchange, Special Projects, Welding, Oil Exchange and Factory Work.

Our scale, scope and knowledge allow us to act as trusted advisor to the leading players in the wind energy industry. We build our success on motivated, skilled and open-minded people who share our passion for quality work and enjoy working in a dynamic, international environment.

For more information, please visit our website: www.muehlhan.com