If you want to work with wind energy and be part of one of the fastest growing service and installation companies in the industry, then you might be the Senior Legal Counsel we are looking for. 

At Muehlhan Wind Service we focus on our people, culture, and wellbeing. We believe that to thrive in the work that we do, we need to have a strong team behind us. Apply today for the chance to be a part of a strong, passionated team working towards making green energy more accessible across the world. 

As our Senior Legal Counsel, you will be part of our legal team and report to our Head of Legal. You will be in close dialogue and have interactions with several stakeholders both in Denmark and abroad. 

You will work from our head office in Fredericia. 

Responsibilities 

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. 

Qualification/Requirements 

• 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. 

Why Join Us? 

• 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.

• Work-life balance initiatives

• 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 via auj@skelmose.eu

Inquiries will be processed on an ongoing basis. 

Accession: As soon as possible. 

About Muehlhan Wind Service
Muehlhan Wind Service (MWS) is a world-leading, full-scope independent service provider, specializing in wind turbine installation and Operations & Maintenance solutions for Tier 1 global wind energy clients.  

MWS, headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark, is part of the Muehlhan Group, which is based in Hamburg, Germany. MWS is one of two main business divisions (1. Wind Service & 2. Industrial Service). The two divisions operate independently under the Muehlhan umbrella. The group is owned by a U.S.-based private equity firm.  

In just eight years, MWS has evolved into a global market leader with annual revenues exceeding DKK 2.5 billion and strong margins.  

With approximately 20 offices across Europe, the UK, Australia, East Asia, the USA, and Canada, we manage projects in more than 35 countries worldwide.  

Driven by a passion for wind energy and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, our teams execute projects of all sizes across more than 12 specialized business units, including Offshore Installations, Onshore Installations, High-Voltage & Electrical Services, Blade Inspections & Repairs, Service & Statutory Inspections, Paint & Corrosion Control, Main Component Exchange, Special Projects, Manpower Solutions, Welding Repairs, Oil Exchange, and more.  

Our success is powered by motivated, skilled, and open-minded people who share a strong passion for renewable energy and thrive in a dynamic, international environment.  

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