Counsel -Commercial Law

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Counsel - Commercial Law (Remote)

Location: Remote, United States

Salary: $110,800-$190,000

Experience Level: Mid-level Professional

Department: Legal & Compliance

Company: Siemens Corporation

Contract Type: Permanent

Overview:

Siemens Corporation is seeking a Counsel - Commercial Law to join their strategic legal team. This position will be remote, but requires availability during business hours in the Central US time zone. The Counsel will provide legal support to Siemens' Smart Infrastructure operations in the Americas, and will be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, managing claims, and providing legal advice to business partners. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, 5+ years of legal experience, and proficiency in commercial transactions and claims management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with business partners to provide practical legal and business advice
- Draft and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners
- Review contracts for applicable laws and provide risk mitigation strategies
- Coordinate legal advice with global legal colleagues
- Analyze and resolve matters with government agencies and commercial customers
- Review and provide legal advice on high-profile contracts, bids, and corporate matters
- Assist clients and stakeholders to avoid liability claims and manage claims and litigation when necessary
- Develop and provide legal training to the organization and ensure adherence to corporate policies

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from a . accredited institution
- Licensed to practice law in one or more states
- 5+ years of legal experience in transactional law
- Proficiency in commercial transactions and claims management
- Effective communication skills with non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced knowledge of equipment sales contracts, solutions contracts, service contracts, and software licensing
- 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts with SaaS vendors
- 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating financing documents and government contracts
- 5+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating large and complex commercial agreements for construction contracts
- 5+ years of experience in reviewing and negotiating Performance Energy contracts for renewable energy projects
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

- Enthusiasm for learning and championing change
- Self-driven and resourceful
- Flexibility to adapt in a changing environment
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Familiarity with asset-based lending transactions
- Knowledge of legal issues in the construction, manufacturing, industrial, and software industries

Benefits:

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.

- Salary range: $110,800-$190,000
- Remote position with <10% travel (domestic and international)
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Commitment to sustainability and environmental protection
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations:

Siemens offers reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees who require them during the hiring process or while working. To request accommodations, please fill out the accommodations form on the Siemens website or contact the AskHR team for support.

California Privacy Notice:

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, visit the Siemens website.

Join the Siemens team and create a better tomorrow with us. We value your unique identity and perspective, and are committed to providing equitable opportunities for all employees. Apply now.

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Health and wellness benefits, details can be found on company website

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Legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, risk mitigation, legal training, claims management, claims resolution, compliance, project management, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, writing, presentation, asset-based lending, construction, manufacturing, industrial, software, renewable energy, software as a service (SaaS), cloud infrastructure

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law in one or more states

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