In-House
Senior Counsel - Equity and Project Finance
Siemens is seeking an in-house Counsel to join our dynamic team
in the U.S. In this role, you'll play a
pivotal part in advising Siemens' business partners on private equity-style
investments in projects and platforms across renewable energy, efficiency, and
infrastructure, including sectors like healthcare and e-mobility, throughout
the Americas.
We're looking for a self-starter with exceptional judgment,
capable of thriving independently and collaboratively within a team
environment. As a trusted advisor to Siemens' business units, you'll need the
ability to distill complex legal matters into comprehensible business risks and
provide actionable recommendations. This role presents an outstanding
opportunity to be an integral part of an esteemed legal department within a
global company that values and empowers its employees. In this position, you will work a hybrid role:
work from home or the office as scheduled and necessary.
What are my responsibilities?
- Acting as a trusted business advisor to business partners and
senior management, including:
- Advising on acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures.
- Managing participation in tender processes, primarily in North
and South America, including PPP, BOT, and alliance models.
- Structuring transactions for "bankability."
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating project and major
transaction documentation such as: share purchase agreements, shareholders’
agreements, articles of association, by-laws and other ancillary agreements,
loan agreements, common terms agreements, security agreements, equity
contribution agreements, project development agreements, BOP, EPC, and O&M
contracts, teaming agreements, and concession contracts.
- Guiding asset management and corporate governance of portfolio
companies.
- Selecting, mandating, and supervising external legal counsel.
You’ll
win us over by having the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- 8+ years of legal counsel professional experience in an
international setting at a major law firm or within the legal department of a
large industrial or technology company.
- Experience in private equity and infrastructure acquisition,
disposition, and finance transactions.
- Expertise in project finance, corporate finance, and debt
capital markets.
- Proficiency in joint venture agreements.
- Experience in public-private partnerships (PPP), public
procurement processes, and concession structures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in merger and acquisition transactions.
- Approachable, easygoing, and flexible demeanor.
- Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish or
Portuguese
Why you’ll love working at Siemens!
- Competitive compensation (salary and bonus) based on
qualifications
- Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, the first
day of employment
- Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
- Flexible paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating
holidays
- Career development opportunities
- Hybrid workweek
- Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
- Paid parental leave
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our
employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this
position is $172,620 - $295,920. The
actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate
experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
Applicants must be legally authorized for
employment in the United States without the need for current or future
employer-sponsored work authorization.
Create a better #TomorrowWithUs
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company
focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more
resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings
and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we
create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers.
Our Commitment to Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion:
We value
your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing
equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of
society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with
us. Learn more about our commitment to DEI here.
Protecting
the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and
performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are
core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral
part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy.
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