Senior Legal Counsel – Wind Power Onshore, International Projects & Contracts (CEE Region)

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Gamesa's Wind Power Onshore Legal team and take the lead in complex international projects across Central and Eastern Europe. You will independently negotiate high-value international contracts, advise business leaders on major wind turbine supply and service projects, and support the development of new wind farms, particularly in Poland and Romania.

Working closely with sales, commercial, project execution, service and project development teams, you will help shape project success from the bidding stage through execution and long-term operations.

If you enjoy combining strong legal expertise with commercial thinking, taking ownership of challenging negotiations and finding pragmatic solutions to complex contractual issues, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

- You will independently lead complex international contract negotiations, including Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), Service and Maintenance Agreements (SMA), EPC-related supply contracts and other major customer contracts, aiming for commercially sound outcomes. - You will advise the business throughout the project lifecycle, supporting bid activities, contract negotiations, project execution, long-term service operations, claims and dispute resolution. - You will develop pragmatic negotiation strategies and assess and negotiate key contractual risks, including liability, liquidated damages, delays, performance guarantees, acceptance testing, termination rights and contractual interfaces. - You will collaborate with project sponsors, lenders and external advisors to negotiate Direct Agreements and other financing-related contractual arrangements. - You will support wind farm development activities in Poland and Romania, manage external counsel when needed, and partner with international Legal and business teams to strengthen contract standards and best practices.

What You Bring

- You are a qualified lawyer in Poland, another European jurisdiction, or a common-law jurisdiction, with substantial professional experience, typically 7+ years. Admission to the Polish Bar is not required. - You have a proven track record of independently leading complex international contract negotiations, particularly involving EPC and FIDIC-based construction contracts, industrial plant construction, infrastructure projects, or major equipment supply agreements. - You combine sound expertise in international commercial contracts and risk allocation with pragmatic commercial judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to achieve workable solutions with customers and senior stakeholders. - You have excellent English language skills and can independently draft, review, and negotiate complex legal and commercial agreements. - Good working proficiency in Polish. German/Romanian is highly desirable. - Experience with English law-governed contracts, project finance and bankability requirements, lenders' Direct Agreements, and the energy sector (including power generation, transmission, or renewable energy) would be considered a strong advantage. Romanian language skills are also welcome. Previous wind power experience is not required. We equally welcome candidates from conventional energy, industrial plant construction, infrastructure, or other major international projects, provided they bring substantial hands-on experience in complex commercial contract negotiations.

About the Team

You will join the Wind Power Onshore Legal Germany & CEE team, supporting international projects and commercial operations across Central and Eastern Europe. The team works closely with sales, commercial, project execution, service and project development functions to help deliver complex renewable energy projects.

Based in Warsaw, you will collaborate with Wind Power Legal colleagues in Poland and across the wider international Legal organization. Reporting to the Head of Legal Onshore Germany & CEE, you will play a key role in supporting major contract negotiations, managing legal risk and enabling business growth across the region.

The team combines deep legal expertise with a collaborative approach and is committed to supporting Siemens Gamesa's continued expansion in the renewable energy market.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups