Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are looking for a Counsel – Commercial Law to provide legal support to the Smart Infrastructure operations, handling various legal matters and contract negotiations. Responsibilities • Ability to work closely with business partners/management and contribute to the success of the business by providing practical legal and business advice • Work closely with contract professionals and provide legal advice and approvals where required during contract negotiations • Perform substantial drafting and negotiation of contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners • Contract review and advice on applicable laws and risk mitigation strategies • Coordination of legal advice with global legal colleagues • Analyze, manage, and resolve diverse matters with government agencies and commercial customers • Review and provide legal advice relating to high-profile contracts/subcontracts, bids, equipment/solutions and service agreements, sales transactions, project implementation issues, and general corporate matters • Assisting clients and stakeholders to avoid liability claims and working closely with in-house/outside counsel to successfully resolve claims and litigation when it arises • Develop and provide legal training to the organization, and work with corporate executives to ensure adherence to corporate policies Skills • Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited institution, in good standing, and licensed to practice law in one or more states • 5 plus years of legal experience in transactional law, acquired in either a law firm or corporate in-house setting • Proficiency in commercial transactions and claims management • Advanced knowledge of equipment sales contracts, solutions contracts, service contracts, and software licensing • Comprehensive understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription-based business models and cloud infrastructure transactions • 5 years drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor procurement agreements with SaaS vendors • 5 years drafting, reviewing and negotiating financing documents and government contracts • 5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating large and complex commercial agreements for construction contracts • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship • Effective communication of technical legal advice or data to non-technical stakeholders • Enthusiasm for learning new things and championing change • 5 years of experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating Performance Energy contracts for renewable energy projects • Self-driven and resourceful, able to independently achieve goals and collaborate effectively in group settings • Flexibility to adapt and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects or assignments • Excellent writing and effective presentation skills • Professional demeanor during face-to-face customer, vendor, and business partner meetings • Familiarity with asset-based lending transactions • Knowledge of legal issues specific to the construction, manufacturing, industrial, and software industries Company Overview • Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. It was founded in 1847, and is headquartered in Munich, Bayern, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job