Managing Counsel DACHF - Wind (m/f/d)
Lead legal strategies and mitigate risks for large-scale wind energy projects across DACH and France
Provide strategic legal counsel to GE Vernova's Wind segment, focusing on complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution in Germany, DACH, and France. Manage legal risks, advise on new regulations, and lead a collaborative legal team to support business objectives.
Why This Role?
Directly impact GE Vernova's renewable energy initiatives with senior-level legal guidance from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal strategy and risk management for large-scale wind projects in DACH, France, and other assigned regions.
- Advise on complex commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, sourcing, operations) to align legal strategies with business goals.
- Manage external counsel and associated legal spend.
- Stay abreast of and advise on new and changing regulations in the renewable energy industry.
Requirements
- Qualified to practice law in Germany with significant experience as an attorney.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Expertise in complex commercial transactions and large-scale project contracts.
- Proven ability to provide senior-level legal advice to executive leadership.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Required Skills
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- Flexible — work your own hours
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Job Description Summary GE Vernova seeks to recruit a Managing Counsel for our Wind segment to be based in Germany, but to have greater regional responsibility. This role requires broad legal expertise with a background in large-scale project management, complex commercial transactions, and a proven ability to provide senior-level counsel and advisory. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a multinational corporate environment, ideally within the energy, industrial, or EPC sectors. This role requires exceptional judgment, business acumen, and the ability to effectively navigate a dynamic and complex industry landscape. Job Description Responsibilities: Provide strategic legal advice to the Wind segment teams, principally in DACH region, France and other areas as assigned. Lead legal & compliance strategy and direction for the Wind segment in conjunction other internal Counsels and in close coordination with the Wind segment Global Legal & Compliance team Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with large-scale projects, including negotiation, drafting, execution, interpretation and review of complex agreements. Advise business on new, changing, and unique regulatory and compliance issues in the region. Support segment litigation, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution. Manage outside counsel and associated spend. Advise on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to: commercial contracts, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and litigation. Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the business objectives of the Wind segment. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including finance, sourcing, business development, and operations. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high ethical standards within the Wind segment. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications: Qualified to practice law in Germany with significant experience as a practicing attorney Fluent in both German and English Extensive experience in complex commercial transactions and large-scale project contracts. Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level legal advice and counsel to executive leadership. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with AGB (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen) and BGB (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) Strong understanding of renewable energy industry and regulatory landscapes Experience with EPC projects. Background in a project-oriented, industrial company Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in various jurisdictions. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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