Working in the sphere between a vibrant start-up and a global conglomerate, Stillstrom is a pioneering company revolutionizing offshore charging technology to support the offshore and shipping industries’ transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future. Our cutting-edge solutions enable seamless and safe energy transfer for maritime and offshore industries, reducing reliance on fuels and increasing operational efficiency.
We are seeking a Senior Legal Manager with a business-focused mindset, integrity, and strong ethics to join our team and provide strategic legal guidance as we scale our business.
We offer
We offer an exciting role with immediate responsibilities and impact on Stillstrom results, as well as room to grow in an early-stage venture company owned by AP Møller Mærsk with a dynamic and international team growing to ca. 20 colleagues. The position will be part of the Stillstrom Legal & Regulatory team in Copenhagen, and you will report directly to the Head of Legal and Regulatory and have a close collaboration across Stillstrom.
A collaborative, trusting, and engaging work environment with an opportunity to grow professionally. Your role offers ample of space to take initiative and ownership of the tasks at hand, and you will be working in a highly international setting.
The workplace is in our HQ in Nordhavn with canteen, café, and regular team activities. Furthermore, you will have access to the Esplanaden campus-Maersk HQ that includes gym, Bistro, Lounge, laundry and optical services, and a wide range of facilities.
Job Overview
As a key legal contact, you will provide day-to-day advice on product and business-related contracts and support the development of Stillstrom’s product suite. You will work closely with leadership, engineering, and commercial teams to navigate the complex legal landscape of offshore energy and maritime technology.
This role ensures that the company’s contracts are legally sound, aligned with our risk appetite and strategic goals, while focused on "getting the best possible deal" across the line. You will guide sales and product teams and drive contracting across the supply chain.
This hands-on exciting role requires extensive in-house advisory experience, especially in contract negotiation and business support. You will be instrumental in developing and standardizing Stillstrom’s contractual frameworks, terms, and contracting processes.
You will also support the Head of Legal and Regulatory in implementing global governance, risk management, and building a unified legal support function.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the trusted legal advisor and subject matter expert to assist the delivery and product development team.
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Safeguarding the company’s values, interests, and reputation.
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Advise and support on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and other legal documents.
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Proactively identifying and addressing legal issues in a pragmatic and risk-based fashion.
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Provide sound legal advice to various teams, including technical, commercial, finance, and procurement, ensuring smooth business growth while maintaining compliance on contract-related issues.
Qualifications & Experience
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Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) and qualified to practice in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
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7+ years of legal experience, including contract drafting, negotiation, and template refinement.
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Strong commercial mindset with a results-driven approach and high integrity.
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Proven ability to manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced start-up environment.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience in complex commercial transactions, ideally in both in-house and law firm roles.
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Experience in renewable energy, maritime, offshore, or technology sectors preferred.
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Project management and transactional experience are strong advantage
Stillstrom is on a fast-track journey to bring our innovative concept of offshore charging to market. Think of the changes that the electrical charging infrastructure is doing for the introduction of electrical vehicles and imagine the journey we have ahead of us driving the same development for vessels at sea. For more information about Stillstrom and our offshore charging concept, please have a look at our webpage: www.stillstrom.com
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What We Do
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive.
The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.
