Corporate Counsel - Procurement/Supply Chain

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Corporate Counsel - Procurement

The Corporate Counsel position primarily provides legal counsel and support to Vestas's procurement and supply chain teams in connection with the manufacturing and transportation of wind turbine generator equipment, the construction and maintenance of wind energy projects, and the real estate and facility needs of the U.S. and Canadian operations teams. The position partners with internal stakeholders to draft, review, and negotiate contracts and related documents; assists with the contract review and approval process; provide advice about legal and compliance issues; create and present training on relevant topics; effectively supervises external counsel where necessary; assists with dispute resolution and risk management where necessary; and interacts with global legal and business colleagues on multi-jurisdictional transactions and initiatives. This position will also help develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures to align with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. In addition to procurement activities, this position will be responsible for real property leases. It is a fast-paced job, where building relationships with senior leaders and key business partners is essential. This position will work closely with Vestas's global legal procurement team in Denmark.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, draft, and review various procurement, transport, real estate, and other supply chain-related agreements that accurately reflect the commercial, technical, financial, and legal decisions and comply with company guidelines and preferences.
• Examine complex situations and provide practical, timely, and accurate legal advice. • Conduct legal research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations related to Vestas's supply chain; advise about and assist with compliance.
• Support the development, drafting, and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Effectively supervise outside counsel and other third-party advisors, as needed, to ensure timely and effective execution of applicable agreements, accurate and effective legal advice to the company, and resolution of disputes where necessary.
• Advise procurement professionals, supply chain staff members, and others to ensure that contracts and projects comply with applicable laws and regulations as well as advise on risk management strategies related to various agreements.
• Draft and revise applicable internal governance documents related to supply chain agreements.
• Develop and implement training on legal and compliance issues.
• Work closely and effectively with legal staff, senior management, and employees of all levels and cultures in a global organization.
• Stay up to date on relevant legal developments, including changes to laws and regulations, and advise the company accordingly.
• Exhibit good judgment, decision-making, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Follow company processes and guidelines.
• Perform the Essential Functions listed below.
• Perform other activities as required.

Qualifications:

• J.D from an accredited law school, admission to state bar, and ability to practice law.
• Seven plus years of experience practicing law.
• Experience with complex commercial transactions.
• Client service orientation.
• Experience with commercial real estate leases preferred but not required provided the applicant has a willingness and aptitude to learn quickly.
• Strong negotiating, drafting, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate within all levels of a global organization, as well as with external customers and contractors.
• Ability to excel in an exciting and complex work environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity.
• Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently subject to appropriate supervision.
• Ability to identify problems and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to recommend adoption of an effective, practical, and proper course of action.
• Ability to prioritize among competing urgent matters and allocate resources for maximum impact.
• Flexibility with travel based on company needs and goals

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other legal and contracting software programs.
• Effectively and accurately communicate legal concepts with internal client groups, company lawyers and legal staff members, and outside lawyers.
• Effectively and accurately assist the Procurement, Supply Chain, and Real Estate & Facilities Management teams.
• Effectively and accurately draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts.
• Effectively supervise outside counsel and effectively assist the General Counsel, Director of Service Legal, and other internal legal team members.

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, 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
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance