Job description
Join a dynamic team of experienced Legal Counsels who are shaping the future of the energy landscape! As a Legal Counsel, you will actively support a variety of activities within the project, service, and product business of the Business Area "Grid Technologies." In a world transitioning to meet increasing energy demands from both conventional and renewable sources, you will take charge of a wide range of complex legal matters in this exciting environment. Your primary responsibilities will include supporting sales, procurement, and licensing contracts, drafting templates, managing claims during the execution phase, and providing counsel to a production facility.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Manage all legal matters for various Grid Technologies execution units related to HVDC, substations, products, services, digital solutions, and more.
- Redline and negotiate contracts, developing templates for EPC contracts with both private and public customers, including those within public award procedures, supply and commissioning contracts, and software delivery agreements.
- Oversee public award procedures concerning legal matters and provide legal counsel to a transformer factory on all relevant issues.
- Handle claims with customers and suppliers effectively while taking initiative to proactively address business challenges by balancing governance with business needs.
- Engage and manage outside counsel cost-effectively when necessary, fostering a culture of ownership, empowerment, transparency, and open communication within the organization.
- Collaborate closely with the global Legal Counsel community to ensure alignment and best practices.
What You Bring
- You are a fully qualified lawyer or possess equivalent qualifications in Italian law, with at least 5 years of professional experience in the legal department of an international company or a law firm.
- You are adaptable and open to "multi-tasking," seamlessly transitioning between different legal topics throughout the day.
- You have experience in negotiating and drafting EPC contracts, with established expertise in FIDIC contract forms and their practical applications, as well as ancillary agreements and relevant financial arrangements.
- You are knowledgeable in public award procedures and have a keen interest in technical and commercial topics related to power transmission plants, electro-mechanical equipment, software, and artificial intelligence.
- You stay informed about new regulatory developments at both EU and national levels that impact Siemens Energy's business activities.
- You possess excellent communication skills, coupled with intercultural sensitivity and competence, and thrive in a team-oriented and international environment.
- You are fluent in both Italian and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Company Overview
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A.
HeadquartersZamudio, Vizcaya, Spain
Founded2017
SizeApproximately 28,150 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of approximately €10 billion in fiscal year 2024 (source: statista.com).
What They Do
Siemens Gamesa specializes exclusively in wind turbine technology, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind energy generation. The company does not engage in solar technologies, storage, hydrogen, or grids beyond turbine integration (source: wikipedia.org). Their products include the onshore 5.X platform, which has sold over 4.5 GW since its launch, and offshore turbines like the SG 14-236 DD, featuring a rotor diameter of 236 meters and a capacity of 14 MW. The latter has been utilized in projects totaling 1.44 GW (source: siemensgamesa.com). The company serves large-scale energy developers, independent power producers, and industrial customers in the development, construction, and operation of wind farms, with a focus on markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas (source: energydigital.com).
Projects and Track Record
Notable completed projects include the Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark, which was the world's first and operated for 25 years until 2017, as well as Gamesa's first wind farm in Spain at El Perdón, installed in 1995 (source: siemensgamesa.com). Currently, Siemens Gamesa is working on significant projects such as the Bałtyk II and III offshore wind farms in Poland, totaling 1.44 GW, and the La Herrada wind plant, which prevents the emission of 140,000 metric tons of CO2 annually (source: statzon.com). Additionally, production ramp-ups are underway at their factories in Cuxhaven, Aalborg, and Le Havre, demonstrating their commitment to expansion and innovation in the sector (source: siemens-energy.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Siemens Gamesa has announced a leadership transition, with Jochen Eickholt being succeeded by Vinod Philip on August 1, 2024, amid a comprehensive restructuring aimed at achieving double-digit margins and reaching breakeven by 2026 (source: siemens-energy.com). The company has secured significant contracts, including 1.44 GW for Bałtyk in Poland and 200 MW for Repsol in Spain, with a backlog of €33.7 billion despite a net loss of €884 million in the first quarter of 2023 (source: statzon.com). Furthermore, they have sold their power electronics business to ABB and launched innovations such as GreenerTower and RecyclableBlades, underscoring their focus on sustainability and efficiency (source: siemens-energy.com).
Working There
Siemens Gamesa offers a variety of roles in manufacturing, engineering, service operations, and project management, focusing on the design of onshore and offshore turbines, as well as research and development of new technologies (source: siemensgamesa.com). Hiring takes place at key sites, including their headquarters in Zamudio, Spain, and factories in Denmark, Germany, and France, with an emphasis on internal mobility during the restructuring that has led to a reduction of 4,100 jobs (source: ibisworld.com). The company culture focuses on operational stabilization and long-term profitable growth in the wind sector, despite challenges in the supply chain (source: siemens-energy.com).
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