Senior Legal Counsel

Do you want to work with green energy and to be part of a thriving and rapidly expanding organization?

At Muehlhan Wind Service we pride ourselves of our ambition to help lower the cost of green energy through the work that we do.

The Senior Legal Counsel provides practical, commercially focused legal support across the business, helping to mitigate legal and commercial risks while promoting compliance and best practices. The role partners with key stakeholders on commercial contracts, tenders, and project agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on risk management. It also serves as a trusted advisor on employment law matters, working closely with HR-related functions to ensure compliance with employment and collective bargaining requirements, while supporting dispute resolution, supplier contracts, and broader corporate legal matters.

Contract Review and Drafting

• Commercial Contract Review: Review and assist the Sales team in negotiating commercial contracts and associated tender documents.
• Sales Support: Assist the Sales team with creating set-ups and determining rates for tenders.
• Drafting Contracts: Draft subcontracts, NDAs, and other project-related agreements to ensure they meet legal and organizational standards.

Risk Evaluation

• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with stakeholders in Sales, Operations, and other relevant departments to review and evaluate the contractual and commercial risks associated with contracts.
• Risk Management: 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

• Interdepartmental Cooperation: Work closely with Sales, Operations, and other departments to ensure a thorough understanding of contractual obligations and risks.
• Continuous Improvement: 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.

Employment & Collective Agreement Support

• Serve as a key legal advisor on matters relating to the Industrial Agreement, Local Agreements, and employment law compliance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Project Resources, and People & Culture to ensure consistent application of collective bargaining and employment requirements.
• Develop and maintain policies, guidance, and employment frameworks supporting compliance with collective agreements and applicable legislation.
• Manage engagement with external legal counsel on complex employment and labor law matters.
• Design and deliver training and awareness initiatives to strengthen understanding of the Industrial Agreement and Local Agreements throughout the organization.

• Legal Qualifications: (Master of Laws, cand.jur., cand.merc.jur. or equivalent).
• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial regulations, with 3-5 years of experience in international commercial transactions and corporate law, either at a law firm or as in-house counsel. Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents and communicating complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders in English.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess and mitigate risks effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with various departments and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve contractual issues. Strong commercial mindset enabling you to balance legal requirements with the commercial drivers and goals of the company.
• Language: Fluency in English is required, as it is the corporate language.

• Work in Wind: Join a dynamic, fast-paced industry and work with global colleagues on international projects from start to finish.
• Impactful Role: Play a key role in shaping the organization’s contractual landscape.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic team across various departments.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.