Contract Manager/Legal/Senior Legal Counsel (14575)

It has been two years since we set out to lead the transition to a more sustainable world, empowering people and making the most of the potential of the wind. And we made it. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters: clean energy for generations to come. With a worldwide installed capacity of 75 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 90 countries and a team of 27,000 employees worldwide and is listed on the Spanish stock exchange.We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Contract Manager/Legal Counsel/Senior Legal CounselJob ID: 14575Location: VejleOrganization: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in DenmarkMode of employment: Full Time

As a Contract Manager/Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel in VejleYou will be a part of our Offshore Legal Department in Vejle, Denmark, who is handling a variety of contracting activities for Offshore Sales and Project Management support, and provide support for all other legal matters (excluding HR and Tax matters). You will be part of a dedicated team of Legal Counsels and Contract Managers located at our office in Vejle, Denmark, supporting Siemens Gamesa’s market leading Offshore Wind business. Working together with our internal business partners and the broader Siemens Gamesa Legal Department, you will provide primary legal support for the entire lifecycle of offshore wind projects located around the world (including during the bidding, negotiations, implementation, warranty and service phases of projects). You will also provide legal support as required on a variety of issues, including IP/IT, corporate matters, litigation, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and other legal topics which may arise from time to time.

About the role • Acting as a consistent, impartial and trusted legal and contractual adviser in all respects • Advising internal business partners on, and supporting the preparation, drafting, negotiations, and handling of, complex Project Agreement terms and conditions (including but not limited to non-disclosure agreements, turbine supply agreements, service & warranty agreements, spare parts agreements, parent company guarantees, bonds, direct agreements, and amendments thereto), typically based on customers’ invitations to bid or customers’ templates • Evaluating all contractual and commercial risks in relation to a project, and (if required) presentation of such for approval to management in accordance with internal guidelines • Clarification and coordination of issues with other legal colleagues, Sales, Project Management, insurance and other specialist departments throughout any project • Providing business-oriented legal solutions to problems which allow the business to progress without exposing the company to unacceptable risk • Training legal colleagues and business partners on specific legal topics

The position will require regular national and international travelling.

About you • You are a qualified Attorney (Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel), and /or possess at least a Master of Laws or Master of Business Laws degree (Contract Manager) • You have a strong academic and legal background combined with relevant practical legal experience in house or with private firms • You have experience in structuring, preparation and negotiation of terms and conditions of different types of international project-related contracts and structures • Knowledge of and experience with international energy plant and system contracts or construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC) would be an asset • You are a skilled and assertive negotiator with strong skills of persuasion, and a demonstrated ability to close deals • You have the ability to think through situations from an abstract conceptual perspective independently and provide well-reasoned solutions to novel problems • You have a strong personality and the necessary gravitas to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels • You have a strong sense of personal integrity and address issues directly, including providing impartial and independent advise and challenging conventional wisdom when appropriate • You are comfortable working in a constantly evolving industry and a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with less than complete information • You have a strong desire to deliver first-class legal support to market-leading renewable energy projects around the globe • You possess excellent English oral and drafting skills

In case you have acquired your skills in alternative ways your application is just as well appreciated.

Other informationApply online in English for the job at https://www.siemensgamesa.com/en-int/explore/journal/wind-engineers-in-denmarkPlease note that we will reply by email. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability, as we will use the data to review your suitability for the role.

If you have specific questions about the position please contact the hiring manager Alex Merrild Andersen via phone +45 41960167.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please send the recruiting team an email via [email protected]. Please mention the Job ID in the email.

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Deadline for application: as soon as possible

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