In-house Legal Counsel – UK

City, Edinburgh
ENERCON Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Remote (> 50% remote)

ENERCON are recognized as a global pioneer in the onshore wind energy sector. We produce, sell, and install our own turbines on behalf of our clients and we offer a high standard of service contracts to maintain and repair turbines throughout their lifecycle.

We now have a new opportunity based in the UK for a qualified Legal Counsel to join our dedicated Global Legal team. The role will operate within our Western Europe region and focus predominately on legal affairs in the UK.

As one of the world’s leading companies in the onshore wind energy industry, ENERCON have been setting new standards in technological design for 40 years.

We now have a new opportunity for a UK based Legal Counsel to join our dedicated Global Legal team. The role will operate within our Western Europe region and focus predominately on legal affairs in the UK

The role of Senior Legal Counsel

The main purpose of the role is to support the CEO and all business units with day-to-day legal affairs in connection to the Company’s business activities across the UK. You will work independently in the UK, however you will liaise closely with multiple stakeholders including the wider Western Europe Legal team, Senior Managers and external business partners.

Your main role and responsibilities

• Working pro-actively to create and improve legal awareness within the UK and wider Western Europe region
• Ensuring that you remain up-to-date with regards to legal developments in the UK
• Providing legal advice to local business units across the UK and wider region
• Front-line negotiation and direct communication with external business partners
• Drafting legal documents
• Safeguarding implementation of corporate policies
• Providing strategic advice on the resolution of complex disputes with clients and subcontractors
• Providing advice on claim management during project execution
• Providing advice during negotiation of TSA and EPK contracts
• Ensuring the implementation of corporate policies of the Regional CEO and the Company’s global headquarters
• Carrying out legal and regulatory monitoring
• Supporting the Sales, Aftersales, Project Management, PMC and Procurement Department with contracting towards clients and subcontractors
• Preparing and coordination of formal litigation and court proceedings.
• Developing new and/or maintaining standard contract formats in alignment with the Legal Department.
• Other responsibilities in connection to providing training on general legal topics and claim management and communicating regularly with all stakeholders, including investors, banks and UK authorities.
• There will be the requirement for occasional business travel.

What we offer you

• Your salary will be circa £95,000 per annum, depending upon experience and qualifications
• Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 34 days annual leave (25 Days annual leave, plus 9 public holidays)
• Additional leave for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension (8% employer, 5% employee contribution)
• Life Insurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash – a cash back Health Care Plan, including 34/7 access to a GP, cash back for optical, dental and complimentary therapies
• Income protection
• Independent free mortgage advice
• Overnight allowance for travel away from home
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Qualifications and key qualities

• A fully qualified solicitor in the UK
• Professional experience in a similar role within a UK or international law firm
• Broad knowledge of private/commercial laws of UK
• A good understanding of construction contract standards such as FIDIC
• In-depth knowledge of contracts that are required in an international commercial business, such as sale and purchasing agreements, exclusivity agreements, loan agreements, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of legal, financial and commercial aspects inside a technical project organization
• It would be beneficial to have knowledge in the area of engineering, construction or wind energy
• Accountability for tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent level of both spoken and written English

About ENERCON

ENERCON are recognized as a global pioneer in the onshore wind energy sector. As the manufacturer of Wind Turbines, ENERCON are at the forefront of innovative design technology. Our products offer many unique characteristics including rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology. We produce, sell, and install our own turbines on behalf of our clients and we offer a high standard of service contracts to maintain and repair turbines throughout their lifecycle.

How to Apply –

Please Apply Now by submitting your full up to date CV. Please also submit a cover letter if you would like to provide any additional information. We will aim to respond to your application as soon as possible. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may be unable to respond.

We look forward to receiving your application.