Commercial Counsel

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team. Position Overview + SGRE is seeking to fill an in-house Commercial Legal Counsel position based out of our Orlando, Florida office. Reporting to the Head of Legal for North America, this is an opportunity to join a team dedicated to providing best-in-class legal advice that is integrated with business strategies and objectives. + Relocation will not be offered for this role. Responsibilities: As part of the SGRE legal team, you will primarily perform the following tasks: + draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents supporting bids in the renewable energy sector, including wind turbine supply/service agreements, and other ancillary agreements; + identify business and legal risks and make recommendations on how issues should be addressed to mitigate exposure and minimize corporate liability, while remaining competitive in the industry; + strategically handle contract disputes, warranty claims, and potential breach of contract issues; + use knowledge and resources to improve templates, tools and methods for efficient contract review; and + coordinate with in-house counterparts in other business areas and jurisdictions. Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience: In order to succeed in the role of Commercial Legal Counsel, you will: + have 10-12 years of commercial legal experience obtained in a large or medium sized in-house legal department or law firm and strong academic credentials (JD required); + be comfortable taking a lead role in a negotiation setting; + have attention to detail, be highly self-motivated, have excellent organization skills and the capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting strict timelines; and + be willing and able to travel outside Florida and, occasionally, outside of the United States, as required, for contract negotiations and business conferences. + Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. 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With a worldwide installed capacity of 139 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 100 countries and a team of 30,000 people worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshores wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is a global organisation and it recognizes that its employees represent a large variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs and languages. This wealth of diversity is what makes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy more innovative, creative, sensitive and committed to society. Our diversity is what makes us who we are, and we are immensely proud of that. 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