It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.
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.
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About the position
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This role is for a construction and infrastructure Legal Counsel working for Siemens Energy with a focus on the wind energy and grid technologies businesses, as well as other businesses along the whole energy landscape.
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The successful employee will join a diverse group of lawyers and compliance professionals across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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The position is based in our Bayswater and Burnley offices in Melbourne, Australia with occasional travel.
What are my responsibilities?
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You will be a member of a dedicated, multi-national team of legal advisers and compliance professionals, supporting Siemens Energy’s aim to energize society. Working together with our internal business partners and the broader Siemens Energy Legal Department, you will provide contract review and deviations, negotiation, contracting and legal support for the entire lifecycle of energy projects (including during the bidding, negotiations, implementation, warranty and service phases of projects).
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You will also provide legal support as required on a variety of issues, including dispute resolution, statutory advice, intellectual property and technology, competition law and other legal topics which may arise from time to time.
How to contribute to our vision
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As our Legal Counsel you will act as a consistent, impartial and trusted legal adviser in all respects, providing guidance and direction reflecting sound judgment and substantive legal knowledge and expertise.
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It will be your responsibility to advise internal business partners on, and support the preparation, drafting, negotiations, and handling of, complex and simple infrastructure projects involving construction, supply and service contracts. This may include design, engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning, service and maintenance of energy infrastructure. The projects are typically based on customer contracts included in requests for tender involving customer templates and detailed documents drafted by external law firms.,
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Your tasks will include identifying and evaluating all contractual and commercial risks in relation to a project and presenting these for approval to senior management in accordance with internal guidelines.
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Other tasks include review and negotiation of collateral warranty deeds., spare parts agreements, parent company guarantees, bank guarantees and direct end customer agreements. You will also be involved to some extent in procurement, subcontracting, dispute resolution and in providing general legal advice on a broad range of issues.
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You will collaborate closely with the global Legal and Compliance community.
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In the role you will clarify and coordinate issues with other legal colleagues, Sales, Project Management, insurance and other specialist departments throughout any project.
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You will provide practical plain English business-oriented legal solutions to complex problems in a fast-moving environment, to enable business to progress in a legally compliant way without exposing the company to unacceptable risk.
What do I need to qualify for this job? What you need to make a difference
Passion for energy products and services enabling the energy transition. We are also looking for…
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A qualified lawyer with a minimum of three to six years of experience with a strong academic and legal background combined with relevant practical legal experience in-house or in private practice.
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You have experience in making a general and detailed review and negotiation of terms and conditions for different types of project-related contracts and structures, including experience in construction / infrastructure law. Knowledge of and experience with international energy plant and system contracts or construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC) would be an asset.
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You are a team player and a successful negotiator with strong assertive, listening and persuasion skills and a demonstrated ability to finalize transactions.
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You have the ability to independently think through situations, apply relevant legal and statutory principles and provide well-reasoned compliant solutions to complex problems quickly. You must be able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
To be successful in this role you preferably have:
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A good understanding of applicable law including statutory requirements as well as an ability and desire to learn new areas and skills.
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A commitment to integrity, governance and the ability to address issues directly, including providing impartial and independent advice and challenging different assumptions and opinions when necessary.
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Comfort working in a constantly evolving industry and a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with unclear and incomplete information.
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A strong desire to deliver first-class legal support to energy infrastructure projects.
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Initiative, ownership and responsibility for all that you do
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An ability to add value on the first day.
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You must have a current Australian Legal Practicing Certificate.
In return for your commitment we offer you to …
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Become a part of our mission to support companies and countries with what they need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make energy reliable, affordable, and more sustainable.
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Be a member of a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for energy technology across the whole energy landscape and have a culture of compliance, trust and empowerment.
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Career growth and development, a flexible work culture and a supportive work environment as well as an attractive remuneration package (fixed / variable).
Empowering our people
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We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.
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.
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