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.
We are seeking an experienced lawyer, based in the UK, to support the development and delivery of offshore wind projects, with a particular focus on EPCI contracts.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex EPCI contracts and associated documentation for offshore wind projects.
* Advising on contractual risk allocation, liabilities, warranties, indemnities and interface management.
* Support procurement strategies and tender processes, including bid evaluation and contract awards.
* Provide legal support during project execution, including claims, variations and disputes.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS
Degree in law required. Must be Scots or English law qualified with up to 6 years PQE.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Experience of advising on EPCI contracts within the energy sector.
* Strong understanding of construction law, offshore risks and project finance interfaces.
* Proven ability to negotiate high-value, complex contracts with international counterparties.
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure/energy projects.
* Familiarity with FIDIC, logic and other standard form construction contracts.
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
This role will not have any direct reports.
SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES
* Analytical and critical thinking;
* Proactive and hard-working;
* Personable and good at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
* Excellent communication and influencing skills;
* Strong drafting, negotiation and organisational skills;
* Fluent in written and spoken English;
* Comfortable with autonomy;
* Able to make pragmatic, commercially focussed decisions; and
* Team player with flexibility to work in a cross departmental/international team.
OTHER
The role is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working policy in place.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At Ocean Winds, we celebrate all the differences that make individuals unique. We are building a diverse energy workforce, where differences in every form (culture, background, ability, or lived experience) are valued by all, bringing greater perspectives, ideas, and knowledge.
You might not meet every single requirement listed. But, If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply. Potential and passion can be just as important as past titles.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is welcome, and we’re committed to making our hiring process as open and supportive as possible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll do everything to help. Please feel free to reach out by contacting the ‘Job Poster’ for the same.