Do you want to play a key role in shaping the legal framework at a leading offshore wind company?

We are looking for a Legal Advisor to join our team in Oslo! In this role you will provide expert legal advice, ensure the company’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and manage legal risks while supporting strategic business objectives. Working closely with senior management, you will contribute to driving the company’s operations within the renewable energy sector. This position reports directly to the SVP Legal, Negotiations & Compliance. You will take on a diverse set of responsibilities, collaborating across multiple departments, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the business.  As Vårgrønn continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities and play a pivotal role in driving the renewable energy transition.

Your role will cover:

• Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice on various matters, including partnership agreements, financing, employment law, regulatory compliance, and legal strategies.
• Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts to safeguard Vårgrønn’s interests.
• M&A Support: Collaborate with deal teams to ensure effective legal due diligence and cost-efficient M&A workstreams.
• Tax Compliance: Advise on tax optimization strategies and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• AI and Legal Strategy: Implement legal strategies that leverage AI tools to streamline compliance and negotiation processes, staying informed on technological advancements.
• External Counsel Management: Represent the company in legal matters and manage external legal counsel relationships.
• Governance and Board Support: Collaborate with the CEO and SVP to support governance and board activities, ensuring legal compliance and strategic alignment.

Who are you?
We believe the right candidate is someone eager to work in a dynamic, fast-paced industry, with a passion for renewable energy. You are solution-oriented, able to balance diverse tasks, and thrive in an agile environment. You possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. To excel in this role, you should be able to independently drive things forward while maintaining a structured approach to your work.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We strive for a balanced composition of gender, age, and diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds among our employees. A diverse team brings a variety of perspectives, contributing to our innovation and success. 

Skills, qualifications and experience
We are looking for candidates with a law degree (Norwegian or UK-qualified) and at least 4 years of experience, ideally from a law firm or an energy-related organization. Experience in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and a solid understanding of the energy sector are beneficial. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as fluency in English (oral and written) with proficiency in Norwegian being a plus.

Do not let a few unmet requirements hold you back from applying! If you have a unique background and believe you can make a valuable contribution to our team, we would like to hear what you can bring to the table. 
 
What’s in it for you

• An engaging work environment in a young company, with people who share a common mindset; to power the energy transition.
• Challenging, varied and engaging work tasks.
• Room and encouragement to be independent and innovative.
• Flexibility in how you approach tasks and projects
• We value and encourage a healthy work-life balance and have initiatives in place to support this.
• We invest in professional and personal development of our employees
• A wide range of employee benefits are designed to support your overall well-being.

Application information
Jefferson Wells is collaborating with Vårgrønn in the recruitment process and handles all inquiries on behalf of the company. Please submit both your CV and motivational letter in English when applying for the position at Jefferson Wells. All inquiries will be treated confidentially. 

For any further questions about the position or process, please contact our recruitment partner Jefferson Wells:
Rebecca Storm, mobile: +47 46413639 / Rebecca.storm@jeffersonwells.no  
Oda Sundland, mobile: +47 960 40 632 / Oda.kristine.sundland@jeffersonwells.no