Legal Counsel (Employment Law)
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If you want to work in wind energy and join one of the industry’s fastest-growing service and installation companies, you may be the 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, passionate team working towards making green energy more accessible across the world.
As our Legal Counsel, you will join our legal team and report to the Head of Legal. Your primary focus will be employment law, working closely with stakeholders in Denmark and internationally.
You will work from our head office in Fredericia.
Responsibilities
The Legal Counsel serves mainly 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 and supplier contracts.
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.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Interdepartmental Cooperation: Work closely with Payroll, Project Resources, People & Culture, Operations, and other departments to identify and manage employment law and collective bargaining requirements.
Qualification/Requirements
Legal Qualifications: Master of Laws, cand.jur., cand.merc.jur. or equivalent.
Legal Expertise: Experience drafting and reviewing employment-related legal documents and communicating complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
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 when reviewing and drafting employment contracts, posting agreements, policies, and legal guidance.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment to address complex employment law and collective bargaining matters while considering the practical needs of the business.
Language: Fluency in English is required, as it is the corporate language. The ability to confidently discuss employment law and collective bargaining matters in both Danish and English is also required.
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 employment law frameworks and supporting consistent collective bargaining practices across the business.
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