Senior Corporate Counsel - Wind Energy Transactions

Vestas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renewable energy projects

Strategic legal role

Global legal team collaboration

Growth-oriented environment

Leadership development and mentorship

Sustainability culture

Job summary

Vestas North America is seeking a senior legal professional to support onshore turbine supply contracts and related commercial agreements across the United States and Canada. You will advise on risk allocation, commercial terms, and negotiate high-value transactions, collaborating with sales, finance, project execution, and technical teams.

You will mentor junior lawyers, lead contract strategy, and drive process improvements while aligning with global policies in a dynamic renewable energy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school or international equivalent
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or able to obtain

Responsibilities

• Managing the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex turbine supply agreements and related commercial contracts.
• Providing strategic legal advice on risk allocation and commercial terms in support of new equipment sales.
• Identifying, assessing, and clearly communicating legal and commercial risks to enable informed decision-making.
• Collaborating with global colleagues and ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices.
• Managing and supervising external counsel, as needed.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members, including providing guidance on legal skill development, contract strategy and negotiation approach.
• Contributing to team capability building through knowledge sharing, informal training, and support of junior colleagues on transactions.
• Managing continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Supporting training initiatives to build legal and risk awareness within business teams.
• Contributing to broader legal and business initiatives as part of a collaborative, global legal function.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Mentoring

Global / matrixed organization

Project finance concepts

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Vestas North America is seeking a senior legal professional to support onshore turbine supply contracts and related commercial agreements across the United States and Canada. You will advise on risk allocation, commercial terms, and negotiate high-value transactions, collaborating with sales, finance, project execution, and technical teams.

You will mentor junior lawyers, lead contract strategy, and drive process improvements while aligning with global policies in a dynamic renewable energy