Senior Legal Counsel Construction & Procurement Law

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Are you an experienced driven and self-assured legal professional looking to make a global impact in the renewables sector Were seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to play a key role in supporting our international RWE Offshore Wind business.

As part of our dynamic Construction & Procurement Law Department you will collaborate closely with dedicated colleagues from the RWE Offshore Wind Legal Team and work hand in hand with other departments. Together youll deliver holistic seamless legal support to advance the success of RWEs offshore wind projects worldwide.

About the role

• Becoming a key legal partner for international procurement construction and operational activities in RWEs Offshore Wind business across the globe.
• Advising developing drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high-impact contracts that support every phase of offshore wind projects including:
  • Turbine supply agreements
  • Foundation agreements
  • EPC(I) & turnkey contracts
  • Component purchase agreements
  • Service agreements
  • Maritime logistics contracts (e.g. BIMCO)
  • And more!
• Serving as the go-to legal advisor for project teams and business partners and efficiently coordinating in-house and external legal experts to deliver pragmatic cost-effective solutions.
• Overseeing all contract-related legal matters within your portfolio proactively advising senior management on risks claims and disputes.
• Supporting dispute resolution processes including collaboration with outside counsel whenever necessary.
• Championing standardisation and process improvements to streamline the way we work and maximize our legal impact.
• Engineering tailored innovative solutions for complex high-value projects where a creative approach is needed.
• Building strong cross-functional and cross-cultural relationshipsworking closely with legal and business colleagues across regions and throughout the wider RWE Group.

Job requirements and experience

• a team player highly motivated to work on internarial projects alongside international colleagues.
• Qualified lawyer with a proven track record and exceptional legal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of construction lawand eager to become an expert in related areas such as energy or procurement law.
• Minimum of 8 years experience as a practicing lawyer or in-house counsel (ideally 5 years focused on construction and procurement law in renewables especially on international projects).
• Skilled at juggling priorities embracing new responsibilities and adapting in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Strong commercial and technical acumen with a strategic approach to supporting industrial projects from a legal perspective.
• Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills coupled with a solution-driven and positive mindset.
• Highly engagedcapable of independent work and thriving within cross-functional teams.
• Full fluency in English (other languages a plus) along with a genuine enjoyment of working in multicultural global teams and openness to business travel as needed.

Your benefits

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in high-profile complex renewable energy projects and transactions that shape the future of offshore wind.

• Varied and stimulating work that directly contributes to the global green energy transition.
• A positive dynamic and supportive work environment where collaboration and innovation are celebrated.
• Flexible working hours and location arrangements to help you achieve your ideal work-life balance.
• The chance to join a truly international team of passionate and motivated colleagues.
• An open culture that values your ideas and encourages you to drive positive change.
• Room to grow: extensive opportunities for personal and professional development within RWE.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91467 application period: 09/01/2026.
Any questions Contact HR: Dennis Mielke Contact Business: Karsten Manthey

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As a global leader RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrows energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe U.S. Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years experience in developing building operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours educational programmes local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards and contributing to a clean energy future.

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