Commercial Counsel
Siemens Gamesa

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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. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
  
• Travel required up to 10%.
  

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