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Component Manufacturing
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Construction & Installation
Phase 3
Operations & Maintenance
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Wind Energy Developers, Government Agencies and Regulatory Bodies, Renewable Energy Project Developers, Law Firms, Insurance Companies, Construction and Engineering Firms
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Lawyers in the offshore wind industry play a crucial role in providing legal expertise and guidance to navigate the complex and highly regulated environment of offshore wind projects. Their responsibilities can encompass a wide range of legal aspects related to the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms. Here are some of the key tasks and functions that lawyers perform in the offshore wind industry:

  1. Regulatory Compliance: Lawyers help ensure that offshore wind projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as environmental and safety standards. They assist in obtaining the necessary permits and licenses required for offshore construction and operations.
  2. Contract Negotiation: Lawyers negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to various aspects of offshore wind projects. This includes agreements with suppliers, contractors, partners, and government entities.
  3. Environmental and Land Use Law: Given the environmental impact of offshore wind farms, lawyers are involved in navigating environmental laws and regulations. They address issues related to site selection, protected species, and habitat conservation.
  4. Real Estate and Property Law: Lawyers handle real estate transactions and property rights for the installation and operation of wind turbines and associated infrastructure. This includes lease agreements for offshore sites and subsea cable corridors.
  5. Insurance and Risk Management: Offshore wind projects involve substantial risks, and lawyers work on insurance and risk mitigation strategies. They help clients understand insurance policies and negotiate terms with insurers.
  6. Contract Disputes and Resolution: When disputes arise during the construction or operation of offshore wind farms, lawyers provide legal counsel and support in resolving contractual disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
  7. Project Financing: Lawyers assist in securing project financing by working on legal structures and agreements with lenders and investors. They help ensure compliance with financial covenants and terms.
  8. Tax and Incentives: Lawyers assess tax implications and incentives for offshore wind projects, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. They help clients identify and maximize available incentives.
  9. Labor and Employment Law: Labor and employment attorneys address issues related to workforce management, labor laws, and employment contracts. They assist in employee relations, compliance, and labor disputes.
  10. Intellectual Property and Technology Law: In cases involving new technology or proprietary solutions, lawyers address intellectual property rights, patents, and licensing agreements.
  11. Government Relations: Lawyers may engage in government relations work, advocating for favorable policies, incentives, and regulatory changes to support the offshore wind industry's growth.
  12. Mergers and Acquisitions: Involvement in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the offshore wind sector requires legal due diligence, contract negotiations, and regulatory approvals.
  13. Dispute Resolution: Lawyers are involved in dispute resolution processes, including mediation and arbitration, to resolve conflicts and legal issues that may arise during offshore wind projects.
  14. Project Development: Legal professionals contribute to the development of offshore wind projects from the early planning stages, providing guidance on site selection, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
  15. Environmental Impact Assessments: Lawyers may participate in the preparation and evaluation of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.

Lawyers in the offshore wind industry need a strong understanding of both the legal complexities involved in energy projects and the specific challenges and regulations associated with offshore wind development. They work closely with project developers, government agencies, environmental experts, engineers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure that offshore wind projects proceed in accordance with the law and meet their regulatory, environmental, and financial goals.


Educational Requirements

Certifications & requirements outline

Many jobs in offshore wind located offshore or are infrequent visitors of the farm need a certain level of GWO training. If your job does not visit wind farms then you don't need any level of GWO certification.

Offshore Safety Certification

If a lawyer is heavily involved in safety and compliance matters for offshore wind, certification in offshore safety, or occupational health and safety, may be beneficial.

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Sustainability and Environmental Certifications

Lawyers working on environmental issues and sustainability aspects of offshore wind may benefit from certifications related to environmental sustainability and conservation.

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ABB Wind Power Solutions

What type of jobs do they hire?

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

Headquarters

305 Gregson Drive

27511 Cary, North Carolina

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Attentive Energy

What type of jobs do they hire?

Attentive Energy is a growing team primarily based on the East Coast. In addition to our local office in New York City, Attentive Energy has an office in Boston. We continue to grow and look forward to adding more talented people across all departments. As an Attentive Energy team member, interns work with industry leaders on one of the most exciting projects in clean energy to develop and hone their skills.

Headquarters

New York, New York

Boston, Massachusetts

Community Offshore Wind

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Headquarters

New York City, US

Equinor

What type of jobs do they hire?

With us, you can enjoy exciting career opportunities, a progressive approach to work-life balance, a competitive salary and benefits that support your long-term financial stability – as well as the knowledge that you’re making an important contribution to society. Because at Equinor, we’re tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges head-on, and we need people with a strong drive. If you want to make a difference, you should be working for Equinor.

Headquarters

2107 City West Blvd

Houston, TX 77042

General Electric (GE)

What type of jobs do they hire?

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Headquarters

5 Necco St

Boston, MA 02210

Haugland Group

What type of jobs do they hire?
  • Project Management and Scheduling
  • Estimators
  • Engineers
  • Mechanics / Drivers / Fleet
  • Marine & Port Services
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Internships
  • Pre-Apprentice / Pathway to a Union Career
Headquarters

Melville, New York

Marmen Welcon

What type of jobs do they hire?

Wind Tower Manufacturer, Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturer, Renewables energy, Transition Pieces, Wind Tower Fabrication, Wind Power, Wind Energy, Wind Tower Production, Blasting, Metallization and painting, Assembly of internal components, Transition Piece Production, and Steel Fabrication

Headquarters

US Office

1820 North Plum Avenue

Brandon (South Dakota) 57005USA

Tel.: 605 582-4500

Albany, New York Expected in 2023

Canada Office

557 des Erables Street

Trois-Rivières (Quebec) G8T 8Y8

Orsted

What type of jobs do they hire?

Whatever your background and qualifications, you could find a job at Ørsted that fits you – one where you can develop personally and professionally, while helping us work towards our vision of a world that runs entirely on green energy. Roles at Ørsted are grouped into the 12 broad areas below. Explore some of these areas by following the links, to find out more about the kinds of roles they might include. These are some examples but you can always see the full breadth of opportunities and search for specific jobs, locations and keywords in our open vacancies list.

Headquarters

437 Madison Ave

Suite 1903 New York

NY 10022 524 Montauk Highway

Amagansett, NY 11930

Roman Stone Construction

What type of jobs do they hire?

Roman Stone Construction is a Premier Manufacturer of PCPS & Barriers, Offshore Wind Products, Concrete Specialty Products, Cast Iron Products Serving New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island.

Headquarters

85 South 4th Street
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Phone: 631-202-0640
Email: info@romanstoneco.com

Siemens Gamesa

What type of jobs do they hire?

Siemens Gamesa brings together a team of 24,500 passionate employees of close to 100 nationalities working in more than 90 countries around the world. This diversity and breadth is a tremendous advantage, as employees benefit from one another’s experience and technical know-how. Our global reach opens new horizons for professional opportunities and growth, and our work has a bigger impact than ever on the ongoing transformation of the energy industry.

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

1050 Walnut St #303

Fort Madison, Iowa

2597 US-61

Hutchinson, Kansas

1000 Commerce St

Vestas

What type of jobs do they hire?

Join our engineers, analysts, specialists, and other business professionals to fine-tune our increasingly efficient turbines, manage our projects, and create value for our key stakeholders. With more than 36,000 MW under service across 200+ sites in the U.S. and Canada, we're looking for dedicated wind turbine technicians and in-the-field colleagues to help build, maintain, repair, and upgrade our turbines for our customers. Vestas' North American manufacturing footprint includes two factories in Colorado specializing in blades and nacelles. Become part of a thriving supply chain to help us meet the growing demand for wind energy.

Headquarters

1417 NW Everett Street

Portland, OR 97209

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Vineyard Offshore

What type of jobs do they hire?

Join our growing team of dedicated industry professionals driving the launch of the US offshore wind industry. Vineyard Offshore is 100% focused on offshore wind in the US, and we provide a challenging and rewarding work environment where accelerated professional exposure and growth are possible alongside great colleagues.

We are looking for the very best to help us accelerate the clean energy revolution and make all of us better – come join us.

Headquarters

200 Clarendon Street, 18th Floor
Boston, MA 02116

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