Managing Counsel - Americas

Overview

A Managing Counsel position is available to provide strategic legal advice and leadership within the Wind segment of a major energy organization. This role requires extensive experience in large-scale project management, complex commercial transactions, and senior-level legal counsel in a multinational corporate environment, preferably within the energy, industrial, or EPC sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to Wind segment teams.
• Lead legal and compliance strategy for the Wind segment in coordination with internal counsel and the global legal and compliance team.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks related to large-scale projects, including negotiation, drafting, execution, interpretation, and review of complex agreements.
• Advise on new, changing, and unique regulatory and compliance issues in the Americas region.
• Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution efforts.
• Manage outside counsel and associated legal spend.
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters.
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, sales, sourcing, projects, and operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, solution-oriented thinking, and high ethical standards.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Extensive experience with complex commercial transactions and large-scale project contracts.
• Proven ability to provide senior-level legal advice to executive leadership.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Wind industry and regulatory landscape.
• Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Background in a project-oriented, industrial company.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks.
• General understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act, including Prevailing Wage, Domestic Content, and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) requirements.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model based in Houston, TX, with remote options considered for candidates outside Houston.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for U.S.-based candidates: $176,300 to $293,800 annually.
• Geographic salary differentials of 110%, 120%, or 130% may apply depending on location.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coaching resource and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and contributions.
• Additional benefits: tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Location

• Primarily based in Houston, TX with hybrid work options.
• Remote work considered for candidates outside Houston.

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a drug screen if applicable.
• No relocation assistance is provided.
• The position is expected to remain open for at least seven days from the posting date of July 21, 2026.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics by law.
• The employer reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at its discretion.
• This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.