Szczecin (Poland) / Hamburg (Germany) / Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Legal Counsel

Location: Szczecin (Poland) / Hamburg (Germany) / Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Standort

Szczecin (Poland) / Hamburg (Germany) / Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Job-Typ

Büroangestellte

Teilzeit/Vollzeit

Vollzeit

Beschreibung

As Legal Counsel, you will contribute to FairWind’s business objectives while protecting the company’s reputation for integrity. You will act as a trusted legal advisor, combining strong legal expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, and proactively supporting the business in managing risks, seizing opportunities, and ensuring sound corporate governance and compliance.

Ihre Qualifikationen

Skills / Qualifications Required

Fully qualified lawyer with strong academic background
Fluent English (oral and written), used in negotiations, legal advice, and contract drafting
Strong ability to analyze legal issues in national and international contexts
Business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand business models, strategies, and financials
Solid negotiation skills and ability to make sound legal and commercial judgments
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain legal matters clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Ability to identify legal, compliance, and integrity risks and propose practical solutions
Ability to work efficiently, prioritize tasks, and operate in an international, multicultural environment

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Up to four years of post‑qualification experience (PQE); however, we will also consider candidates with no prior work experience if they demonstrate strong academic credentials, relevant training, or other indicators of high potential
Previous experience in a Legal Department of an international company or comparable experience gained in a reputable law firm
Experience in complex projects or transactions involving a high degree of difficulty
Experience working with stakeholders from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds, preferably across multiple countries
In addition to fluent English, business-level proficiency in other languages relevant to FairWind’s key markets (e.g. German, Spanish)

Ihre Rolle

Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal business partners, providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice
Ensure proper corporate governance and contribute to the development and maintenance of the FairWind Compliance Management System
Monitor compliance risks, support internal policies and procedures, and report material legal issues
Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities and propose effective mitigation measures
Draft, review, negotiate, and approve commercial agreements and tender documentation
Manage claims (defensive and offensive), disputes, and legal proceedings
Select, instruct, and manage external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support
Prepare reports on material legal risks, claims, and litigation in line with internal governance requirements

Was wir anbieten

Stable employment with a reliable and supportive employer
Attractive working conditions and professional growth opportunities
Hybrid work model, combining office presence with remote work flexibility
Close cooperation with senior business stakeholders
International work environment and development opportunities
Opportunity to actively support the energy transition