Senior Corporate Counsel

Vestas•Houston, TX

14d

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel is part of Vestas North America Legal & Compliance, within the Onshore Transactions group. The group serves as a strategic legal partner to the new equipment sales organization and supports the contracting lifecycle for wind turbine supply projects across the United States and Canada. The role advises on complex, high-value transactions and collaborates with sales, finance, project execution, technical teams, and global colleagues. It provides practical, solution-oriented legal support that balances risk management with commercial objectives. The position leads legal support for wind turbine supply and related project contracts. It also contributes to team capability building, contracting process improvements, training, and broader legal and business initiatives in a collaborative global legal function.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school or international equivalent.
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or ability to obtain admission.
Typically 7 or more years of experience in commercial transactions, with a strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value agreements in energy, infrastructure, construction, capital equipment, or similar sectors.
Strong understanding of commercial law principles and risk allocation in large-scale transactions.
Experience working in a global or matrixed organization and engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience managing external counsel and coordinating specialized legal support.
Commercial mindset and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Strong negotiation skills in structuring and closing complex transactions with sophisticated counterparties.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to turn complex legal concepts into actionable guidance.
Influence, collaboration, leadership, coaching, ownership, and accountability skills.
Analytical problem-solving, adaptability, prioritization, and a process-improvement orientation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project finance concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex turbine supply agreements and related commercial contracts.
Provide strategic legal advice on risk allocation and commercial terms in support of new equipment sales.
Identify, assess, and communicate legal and commercial risks to support informed decision-making.
Collaborate with global colleagues and ensure alignment with company policies and best practices.
Manage and supervise external counsel as needed.
Mentor and coach junior team members on legal skill development, contract strategy, and negotiation approach.
Build team capability through knowledge sharing, informal training, and transaction support for junior colleagues.
Improve contracting processes, templates, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Support training initiatives that build legal and risk awareness within business teams.
Contribute to broader legal and business initiatives as part of the global legal function.