Attorney - USA (m/f/d)

Nordex Group • Happy Valley, IA

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About The Position

As an Attorney, you will serve as a key legal advisor to Nordex's business teams, supporting complex commercial transactions and providing practical legal guidance across a broad range of matters. The role focuses heavily on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to the supply, installation, financing, and maintenance of wind turbine generators and renewable energy projects throughout North America. You will partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Service, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and People & Culture, helping drive business objectives while managing legal risk.

You will also handle legal disputes and insurance-related matters, support corporate governance and compliance work, advise on risk management and employment issues, and collaborate with Nordex's global legal team on international initiatives and cross-border transactions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in one or more U.S. states.
• 4–8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department supporting international or global business operations.
• Strong commercial contracting, negotiation, and drafting experience.
• Experience with supply agreements, service agreements, purchasing agreements, subcontractor agreements, and project financing structures.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and risk assessment abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within renewable energy, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Exposure to international business law.
• Experience with corporate governance, risk management, insurance matters, or employment law.
• Familiarity with transportation and shipping agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Support negotiation of supply agreements, maintenance agreements, financing agreements, warranty documents, and other project-related contracts.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to business leaders across Sales, Procurement, Project Management, Service, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Manage legal disputes and claims investigations, and coordinate with outside counsel when required.
• Support insurance-related matters, including claims management and coverage analysis.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, government registrations, corporate resolutions, and compliance documentation.
• Provide legal support on risk management, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and other legal projects as needed.
• Collaborate with Nordex's global legal team on international legal initiatives and cross-border transactions.

Benefits

• Three weeks accrued paid time off (120 hours).
• Medical and pharmacy insurance with multiple options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student debt repayment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• Calm subscription.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Accident insurance.
• Legal plans.
• Spot pet insurance.
• Auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree