Legal Associate

Legal Associate

Scotland Full-Time 28800 - 48000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Ocean Winds (OW) is an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture, owned by EDP Renewables and ENGIE. OW develops, finances, builds and operates offshore wind farm projects all around the world.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial documentation including FIDIC and LOGIC contracts, BIMCOs, supply agreements and confidentiality agreements.
  • Analysis of complex and legal commercial issues arising from contract negotiations and existing contractual relationships.
  • Managing and negotiating contractor claims.
  • Instructing and managing external counsel.
  • Advising on regulatory matters.
  • Assisting with general legal enquiries from the business.

REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS

Degree in law required. Must be Scots or English law qualified with up to 4 years PQE.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Experience in commercial contracts is necessary.

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

This role will not have any direct reports

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

  • Analytical and critical thinking. Ability to negotiate. Proactivity and hard-working capacity.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills;
  • General MS Office knowledge;
  • Have contracts experience;
  • Have strong drafting, negotiation and organisational skills;
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English;
  • Be comfortable working on their own with an ability to make pragmatic decisions; and
  • Be a team player as although the candidate will be expected to be able to work on their own they will also need to work as part of a cross departmental/international team.

At Ocean Winds we welcome candidates from all diverse backgrounds and strive for diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible by making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

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Legal Associate employer: OW Ocean Winds

Ocean Winds is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the rapidly growing offshore wind energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we provide our Legal Associates with opportunities to engage in meaningful projects while collaborating with international teams. Our location fosters innovation and sustainability, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a positive impact on the environment.
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Contact Detail:

OW Ocean Winds Recruiting Team

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