In House Legal Counsel

Apply for job Job reference: 000263 Salary: Competitive + benefits Department: Administration/Business Location: Middlesbrough Hours Per Week: 39 Closing date: 11/10/2026

We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Legal Counsel to manage the company's overall legal affairs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a multinational organisation at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. As part of a newly developing legal function, you will have the opportunity to work at the world's largest monopile production facility, supporting major international offshore wind farm projects and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. What You'll Be Doing Reporting into the legal leadership team, you will provide practical, commercial legal support across the business, including:

• Delivering legal advice to stakeholders at all levels and across a broad range of business functions.
• Advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts as well as various corporate financing agreements
• Supporting and advising on matters related to litigation, arbitration, and other legal disputes.
• Managing relationships with external legal advisers to ensure efficient and pragmatic service delivery. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with:
• 3–6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience within energy, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, or major projects environments; disputes experience is also highly desirable.
• A practical, commercial approach to legal problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with a solution-focused mindset.
• Demonstrable project management and leadership capabilities. Why Join Us?
• Work at the world's largest monopile production plant, contributing to landmark offshore wind projects across the globe.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across an international, multicultural organisation.
• Help shape and grow a new legal function with significant scope for professional development and career progression.
• Play an active role in supporting the global energy transition. In return, we can offer an attractive base salary, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a 5% employer pension contribution, life insurance x 4 annual salary and Medicash. Simply put, SeAH Wind value you – whoever you are. Share Facebook X Email LinkedIn Share Apply for job favoriteborder Save this job