Nordex Group

Legal Councel

Nordex Group  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

At Nordex, we are committed to driving the energy transition through innovative wind energy solutions. As Legal Counsel for Australia and New Zealand, you will become a trusted business partner, supporting the development, construction, and service of wind energy projects across the region.

Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will provide practical and commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of matters, including major project contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute management. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing renewable energy business while working in an international and dynamic environment.

YOUR TASKS:

  • Drafting and negotiating all types of contracts with clients, such as complex supply and installation, EPC, and operation and maintenance contracts for wind farms.
  • Continuous legal support to the project management, operations, services and procurement areas for both contract negotiation and review of claims arising from agreements with customers and suppliers in SAAPAC countries.
  • Assessment of contractual and commercial risks in contracts to report and present to management for approval.
  • Support on corporate governance and company secretarial matters for the group entities within the assigned region. The role will ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, internal governance requirements, and group policies, while supporting business stakeholders in the effective management of the regional corporate structure.
  • Provide legal support on issues related to changes in the legislation and regulation of the renewable regulation of the renewables sector in SAAPAc's various countries and their impact on our operations.
  • Coordinate with external firms to provide support to different areas for legal issues with a local scope. Manage the relationship with external firms that support the company in SAAPAC countries.

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Law Degree and 7+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial, construction, energy, infrastructure, or engineering law.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supporting renewable energy or construction projects, preferably within an international environment.
  • Experience in a leading law firm and/or multinational corporation.
  • Proven track record drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements, including EPC, BoP, Sale & Purchase, Service, and Maintenance Agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead legal matters and transactions from contract negotiation through project execution and completion.
  • Strong commercial acumen and risk assessment capabilities, with the ability to balance legal considerations against business objectives.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the credibility to influence decision-making at all levels.
  • Native or advanced professional English and flexibility to travel when required.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may vary by location

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Nordex Group

About Nordex Group

The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years.

As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).

Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Hamburg, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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