Senior Counsel, Renewable Energy Contracts

Nordex Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor to the business. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to supply, installation, financing, and maintenance of wind turbine projects across North America.

You will partner with Sales, Project Management, Service, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and People & Culture, helping drive business objectives while managing legal risk.

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 and risk assessment 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

Commercial contracting

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Communication skills

Independent work with cross-functional

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (US)

Job description

Nordex Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor to the business. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to supply, installation, financing, and maintenance of wind turbine projects across North America.

You will partner with Sales, Project Management, Service, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and People & Culture, helping drive business objectives while managing legal risk.