Legal Counsel

We are seeking a Lead Corporate Counsel that is enthusiastic about making an impact on our global efforts to shape the world's energy future, and contribute to our shared goal of accelerating the global transition to renewable energy.
As Lead Corporate Counsel, you will provide legal support for the LATAM division of Vestas' Development team, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
**Responsibilities**
Why Vestas Development:
- Opportunity to work closely with an entrepreneurial and fast-growing project development team across the LATAM region, to support all stages of a renewable energy project development lifecycle - including due diligence, permitting, land campaigns, procurement, interconnection, offtake, acquisitions, joint ventures, sales, construction and disputes.
- Ability to negotiate and draft a variety of real estate agreements (land least agreements, easements, collection agreements etc.), Master Services Agreement and Individual Releases with a broad array of contractors as well as handling more internal tasks such as Corporate housekeeping and governance.
- Ability to work on a varied and broad range of transaction documents in compliance with company guidelines and preferences, in each case while being encouraged to participate in and have an impact on strategic initiatives to further business goals.
- Broad exposure handling external counsel across a wide range of practice areas, including M&A, tax, permitting, environmental, interconnection and other regulatory areas.
- Empowered and equipped with resources to strive for constant improvement and advancement of best practice through development and implementation of systems, processes, guidelines and forms to create efficiencies and lay groundwork for future growth of the business.
- Ability to play a significant role in helping internal stakeholders with the relevant country's regulatory regime guaranteeing that Vestas is in full compliance with local laws.
- Ability to provide legal assistance directly dealing and engaging not only with public authorities but also with local clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
**Qualifications**
- Licensed in Brazilian law with experience practicing law, preferably in the renewable energy industry and M&A activities (in-house experience is highly desirable
- Flexibility with travel based on company needs and goals.
**Competencies**
- Accountability: solid sense of ownership and accountability, reinforced by ability to work freely with mínimal supervision to assist business goals and mitigate risk.
- Simplicity: ability to balance attention to detail and thorough analysis with the ability to communicate directly, succinctly and articulately to render solution-oriented legal advice with maximum impact.
- Collaboration:, interpersonal and teamwork skills, with firm desire to work collaboratively and creatively with the development team to build relationships and solidify your position as trusted legal advisor.
- Passion: enthusiastic and eager learner, excited to be part of a high growth business in the renewable energy industry, fueling your capacity to excel in an innovative and exciting work environment.
**What We Offer**
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment.
We value initiative and responsibility.
You will become part of a highly professional environment with a skilled technical commitment and the will to implement.
You will use your skills to contribute to Vestas solving one of the most important global situations of our time - ensuring a more sustainable future.
**Adittional Information**
**About Vestas**
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions.
We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us.
With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination.
We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives.
We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.