Parkwind develops, finances, and operates offshore wind farms. Since 2023 Parkwind has been wholly owned by JERA, the Japanese energy group that is one of the world’s largest electricity producers. It is now part of JERA Nex, JERA’s renewable energy subsidiary.
With more than a decade of experience and 1028MW under operational management worldwide, Parkwind is currently expanding internationally. Our team of 160 professionals works from Belgium (Leuven & Ostend), Germany, Ireland, Norway, Greece, Australia, and New Zealand, and is committed to making green energy available and affordable for everyone.
Parkwind as an employer
At Parkwind, we want to create a better world for future generations by making offshore wind energy available to all. We are ambitious and set the bar high for ourselves with enthusiasm, not only today but also tomorrow. This is not a short-term job but requires a long-term commitment and vision for the future.
And we realize that changing the future starts with ourselves. Parkwind's real magic lies in people. We do business with people, for people. And that is why we find it essential to work together in an open and safe environment, where everyone feels welcome and can contribute optimally.
Considering its further international business expansion, Parkwind is looking to enlarge its Legal Team for ‘Contracting & Procurement’ with a Senior Legal Counsel.
Your role:
You will support and assist the teams within Parkwind in the development and construction of an offshore wind farm, from start to finish, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and industry practice.
More specifically, you will support the project, under the direction of the lead counsel contracting & procurement, which shall include the following tasks and responsibilities:
1. Tender management
2. Contract negotiations
3. Drafting a variety of contracts for the development and construction of an offshore wind farm (e.g. supply contracts, contract for offshore services, transport & installation contracts, etc.)
4. Contract management
5. Document management
6. Project-related communication
7. Risk management and risk mitigation
8. Claim management and avoidance
9. Dispute resolution
10. Stakeholder management
11. Knowledge management
Your profile:
1. You have a master’s degree in law with a strong interest in contract law.
2. You have preferably 7-10 years of relevant professional experience. Such experience in the energy sector is an advantage.
3. You are solution-oriented and pro-active.
4. You can manage several things at the same time without losing oversight.
5. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
6. You possess a high level of integrity.
7. You have an analytical mindset and pay attention to details.
8. You are flexible and willing to travel on an occasional basis.
9. You are fluent in English. Fluency in Dutch and/or French is a plus.
We offer:
1. A position in a stimulating, entrepreneurial and professional environment in a company that operates within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry and is part of a larger, well-funded and long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization.
2. A challenging function with a lot of variety where you will enjoy a high level of autonomy in organizing your work, whilst being supported and coached by the lead counsel contracting & procurement.
3. Being part of an international team that benefits from different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
4. A dynamic and high-tech no-nonsense work environment.
5. The ability to develop your personal and professional skills to achieve your full potential.
6. An attractive remuneration based on your skills and achievements combined with an extensive package of extra-legal benefits.
7. An exciting journey amidst high-performing and ambitious individuals who consider job satisfaction important and also enjoy our private lives; we hope you can identify with that!
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