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Managing Counsel DACHF – Wind (mfd)
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11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova seeks to recruit a Managing Counsel for our Wind segment to be based in Germany but to have greater regional responsibility. This role requires broad legal expertise with a background in large-scale project management complex commercial transactions and a proven ability to provide senior-level counsel and advisory. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a multinational corporate environment ideally within the energy industrial or EPC sectors. This role requires exceptional judgment business acumen and the ability to effectively navigate a dynamic and complex industry landscape.Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic legal advice to the Wind segment teams principally in DACH region France and other areas as assigned.
- Lead legal & compliance strategy and direction for the Wind segment in conjunction other internal Counsels and in close coordination with the Wind segment Global Legal & Compliance team
- Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with large-scale projects including negotiation drafting execution interpretation and review of complex agreements.
- Advise business on new changing and unique regulatory and compliance issues in the region.
- Support segment litigation arbitration mediation and dispute resolution.
- Manage outside counsel and associated spend.
- Advise on a wide range of legal matters including but not limited to: commercial contracts joint ventures regulatory compliance dispute resolution and litigation.
- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the business objectives of the Wind segment.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including finance sourcing business development and operations.
- Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and high ethical standards within the Wind segment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Qualified to practice law in Germany with significant experience as a practicing attorney
- Fluent in both German and English
- Extensive experience in complex commercial transactions and large-scale project contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level legal advice and counsel to executive leadership.
- Exceptional communication interpersonal and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in working with AGB (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen) and BGB (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch)
- Strong understanding of renewable energy industry and regulatory landscapes
- Experience with EPC projects.
- Background in a project-oriented industrial company
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in various jurisdictions.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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