Remote position anywhere in the US - Will be working East Coast hours!
At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of passioned visionaries. Would you like to join us?
Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.
Associate Corporate Counsel
Responsibilities:
The Associate Corporate Counsel will be responsible for drafting, negotiation and advice for transactional, regulatory and claims matters, as well as internal governance and approvals, all as directed by the Director, Offshore Legal, including:
Draft and negotiate complex, and often very technical agreements that accurately reflect commercial and legal decisions and comply with company guidelines and preferences
Evaluate complex situations and provide practical, timely and accurate legal advice
Exhibit solid judgment and possess effective leadership, decision-making, critical reasoning, and communication skills
Work closely and effectively with Director, Offshore Legal, General Counsel, senior management, other company lawyers and employees of all levels and cultures within a global organization
Develop and implement programs to educate and train business teams on legal issues
Ensure accurate completion of relevant risk assessments
All other responsibilities as assigned
The matters are highly complex and involve a great range of business and technical issues.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of transactional legal work at an Am Law 100 firm
JD from major US law school
Strong undergraduate education
Admission to and good standing member of a US state bar
Competencies:
Effectively and accurately draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts
Effectively and clearly communicate legal concepts and analysis with outside lawyers, company lawyers, customers, and internal clients, in writing and orally
Establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and with an understanding of diverse cultures
Effectively assist the Director - Offshore Legal and the General Counsel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software systems commonly in use in legal and corporate environments
Comfort with and willingness to learn complex technical matters
Good organizational skills
Self-sufficiency
What We Offer:
We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.
Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
The global leader in sustainable energy solutions!
We're on a mission to transform the global energy system. With a dedicated team of 30,000 employees, we work every day to shape a more sustainable future by designing, installing, and maintaining wind energy projects worldwide.
We believe wind power will form the backbone of tomorrow’s energy system. That's why we're steadfast in our commitment to solutions that drive the vital transition to renewable energy, with wind at the core.
