Associate, Corporate Counsel

Vestas•Houston, TX

About The Position

The North America Onshore Transactions Legal team provides legal support for Vestas' onshore wind energy business across the United States and Canada. It works closely with Sales, Project Management, Construction, Procurement, Finance, Tax, and Insurance to support the sale of wind turbines for onshore wind projects. The team negotiates and manages complex commercial transactions, advises on legal and commercial risk, develops contracting standards and processes, and supports business growth while protecting Vestas' interests. It also collaborates with legal colleagues globally on strategic initiatives and continuous improvement. The Associate, Corporate Counsel drafts, reviews, negotiates, and administers commercial agreements; supports senior attorneys on strategic transactions; identifies risks and develops practical solutions; and provides business-oriented legal support to internal stakeholders. The role also contributes to legal research, internal guidance, contract process improvements, training, outside counsel management, and special legal projects.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
2–5 years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government agency, or a combination thereof.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Solid legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects in a busy environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail and sound business judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting renewable energy, energy, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, capital equipment, or other complex commercial industries.
Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, construction, or services contracting.
Prior in-house legal experience.
Interest in renewable energy and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including confidentiality, supply, service, procurement, amendment, and financing documents.
Support senior attorneys in negotiating and executing wind turbine supply, service, and other strategic commercial agreements.
Identify legal and commercial risks and assist in developing practical solutions aligned with company objectives and risk tolerance.
Ensure contracts comply with company policies, approved positions, and applicable legal requirements.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal support to internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and commercial matters.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, presentations, training materials, and internal guidance documents.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives.
Assist in maintaining and improving contract templates, playbooks, guidelines, and legal processes.
Support initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk management across contracting activities.
Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Assist with management of outside counsel and special legal projects as assigned.