Legal Counsel

Job Reference

Salary

Competitive salary + Benefits

Department

Legal

Location

Middlesbrough, Teesworks

Hours Per Week

39

Closing date

23/10/2026

Job Description

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

• 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

• Experience: 3–10 years' PQE or equivalent level of experience
• Jurisdiction:
• UK-qualified lawyer, or
• a lawyer qualified in a Common Law jurisdiction with experience working in the UK
• Industry Background: Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, or major projects
• Language: Korean language proficiency is strongly preferred
• Other Attributes:
• A practical, commercial approach to legal problem-solving
• Excellent bilingual 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
• 5% employer pension contribution
• life insurance x 4 annual salary and Medicash

All applications will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We know that getting this right is crucial for us to live our values: Honest, Passionate and Professional.

Simply put, SeAH Wind value you – whoever you are.