Senior Counsel, Onshore Wind Transactions
Vestas
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Job summary
Vestas is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to support the Onshore Transactions group in North America. You will draft and negotiate turbine supply contracts, advise on risk allocation, and collaborate with sales, finance, project execution, and tech teams.
The role requires 7+ years in commercial transactions, a J.D., and demonstrated leadership in complex energy contracts, project finance familiarity, and experience managing external counsel in a global, matrixed setting.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7+ years in commercial transactions with contract drafting and negotiation.
- Experience leading complex turbine supply or energy-related agreements.
- Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
- Experience managing external counsel and coordinating specialized legal support.
- Familiarity with project finance concepts.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate turbine supply agreements and related contracts.
- Provide strategic risk allocation and commercial terms guidance.
- Identify and communicate legal and commercial risks clearly.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and global colleagues.
- Manage external counsel and supervise junior team members.
- Improve contracting processes, templates, and governance.
Skills
Education
Job description
Vestas is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to support the Onshore Transactions group in North America. You will draft and negotiate turbine supply contracts, advise on risk allocation, and collaborate with sales, finance, project execution, and tech teams.
The role requires 7+ years in commercial transactions, a J.D., and demonstrated leadership in complex energy contracts, project finance familiarity, and experience managing external counsel in a global, matrixed setting.
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