Legal Counsel (f/m/d) - Wind Power
A Snapshot of Your Day
Joining the dynamic Contract Management Execution team and working in the fast-paced environment of onshore wind power projects across Germany and Europe. Starting the day with contract review, identification of potential risks, and development of negotiation strategies to keep large-scale projects on track. Close collaboration with project and site managers throughout the day, translating complex legal language into clear, solution-oriented guidance. Ensuring by the end of the day that legal counsel safeguards both commercial objectives and the overall mission to accelerate the energy transition.
How You’ll Make an Impact
* Acting as trusted legal partner for management, project execution, and service teams, steering contractual decisions end-to-end
* Analysis, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and change orders, with early identification and decisive mitigation of risks
* Balancing governance requirements with commercial objectives through proactive, business-oriented legal advice across all project phases
* Leading preparation, pursuit, and defense of claims, including compilation of project documentation and supporting evidence
* Conducting quantum and delay analyses to establish causation for events impacting scope, schedule, or cost
What You Bring
* Qualified German lawyer with experience in a multinational company or a leading international law firm
* In-depth expertise in international contract and claim law, German construction law, and legal risk management
* Strong negotiation skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach within cross-functional teams
* Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in dynamic and demanding environments
* Excellent command of written and spoken German and English, with the ability to communicate complex matters clearly in an international context
Who is Siemens Gamesa?
Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.