AdresseYOUR TASKS
The Group Legal Department acts as a business partner to all other departments focussing mainly on commercial and corporate law matters in relation to the worldwide activities of the Nordex Group, with focus on the preparation and negotiation of complex agreements for the supply and maintenance of wind turbines and ancillary works for wind farms and associated subcontracts, as well as for the sourcing of wind turbine equipment and components from all over the world. The Legal Department is a global team of lawyers, operating out of a number of jurisdictions, including Germany, Spain, UK, Ireland, Finland, France, US, Brazil and India, and is divided into several teams with a regional and/or functional focus.
A small team of lawyers based in Hamburg and Pamplona currently focusses on global procurement and supply chain matters and is looking to grow.
The tasks and responsibilities of a Legal Counsel Procurement (m/f/d) comprise, in particular:
- Drafting and negotiation of a wide range of contracts for the development, manufacture and sourcing of key components with international suppliers and vendors, including cooperation and license agreements in relation to the development and/or use of technical know-how and intellectual property rights
- Claims handling with suppliers and follow-up, in particular in respect to warranty claims (including management of external law firms, where required)
- Adhoc advice in respect of other types of agreements related to the Nordex Group’s activities, e.g. real estate or equipment lease, IT-support or research & development cooperations, etc.
- Preparing standard forms and templates, as well as providing legal in-house training to staff
YOUR PROFILE
- Excellent academic qualification and admission to practice law in German jurisdiction
- Ideally at least 3 years post-graduation experience in private practice or in-house - experience in the construction and engineering or energy industries is of advantage
- Experience in working in commercial contracts in an international environment
- Excellent English language skills and ideally one other European language, including ability to negotiate contracts in those languages
- Risk and claim management, as well as insurance know-how are a plus
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, organisation, planning and presentation skills
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.
In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.
To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without cover letter.
