Attorney - USA (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Chicago is seeking an experienced Attorney to support complex commercial transactions across North America, focusing on supply, installation, financing, and maintenance of wind energy projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate practical agreements and guide business teams through legal risk.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Service, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and HR, manage confidentiality agreements, coordinate with outside counsel, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in one or more U.S. states.
• 4-8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department supporting international or global business operations.
• Strong commercial contracting, negotiation, and drafting experience.
• Experience with supply agreements, service agreements, purchasing agreements, subcontractor agreements, and project financing structures.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with strong problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Support the negotiation of supply agreements, maintenance agreements, financing agreements, warranty documents, and other project-related contracts.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to business leaders across Sales, Procurement, Project Management, Service, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Manage legal disputes, claims investigations, and coordinate with outside counsel when required.
• Support insurance-related matters, including claims management and coverage analysis.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, government registrations, corporate resolutions, and compliance documentation.
• Provide legal support on risk management, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and other legal projects as needed.
• Collaborate with Nordex's global legal team on international legal initiatives and cross-border transactions.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a U.S. law school

Job description

Chicago, IL, US, 60606 West Branch, IA, US, 52358 Portland, OR, US

DEPARTMENT: Legal / Compliance / Security

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Position Summary

As an Attorney, you will serve as a key legal advisor to Nordex's business teams, supporting complex commercial transactions and providing practical legal guidance across a broad range of matters. This role will focus heavily on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to the supply, installation, financing, and maintenance of wind turbine generators and renewable energy projects throughout North America. You will partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Service, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and People & Culture, helping drive business objectives while managing legal risk.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Support the negotiation of supply agreements, maintenance agreements, financing agreements, warranty documents, and other project-related contracts.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to business leaders across Sales, Procurement, Project Management, Service, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Manage legal disputes, claims investigations, and coordinate with outside counsel when required.
• Support insurance-related matters, including claims management and coverage analysis.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, government registrations, corporate resolutions, and compliance documentation.
• Provide legal support on risk management, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and other legal projects as needed.
• Collaborate with Nordex's global legal team on international legal initiatives and cross-border transactions.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in one or more U.S. states.
• 4-8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department supporting international or global business operations.
• Strong commercial contracting, negotiation, and drafting experience.
• Experience with supply agreements, service agreements, purchasing agreements, subcontractor agreements, and project financing structures.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with strong problem