Senior Legal Counsel d/f/m

RWE AG; Essen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH seeks a seasoned legal professional to support its global offshore wind projects. You will provide business-focused legal guidance across procurement, construction and operations.

The role requires expertise in maritime and construction law, drafting and negotiating complex contracts, and coordinating with internal teams and external counsel to manage risks and disputes.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer under German or English law with excellent academic record.
• At least eight years' experience as practising lawyer or in-house counsel.
• Strong maritime/construction law or disputes background with international exposure.
• Proven ability to influence senior management with pragmatic, credible advice.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal partner for international procurement, construction and operations.
• Advise on maritime logistics, turbine supply, foundation, EPC and turnkey contracts.
• Coordinate internal and external experts, manage risks and disputes.
• Drive standardisation, process improvements and cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Maritime law

Construction law

Dispute resolution

English fluency

Education

German/English law qualification

Job description

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Are you a driven and pragmatic legal professional ready to make a global impact in renewable energy? Join the Construction & Procurement Law Department and help advance RWE’s offshore wind projects worldwide through seamless, business-focused legal support.

About the role

• Act as a key legal partner for international procurement, construction and operational activities across RWE’s global Offshore Wind business.
• Provide specialist expertise in maritime law or contentious matters while contributing across the Construction & Procurement Law team’s full portfolio.
• Advise on, develop, draft and negotiate maritime logistics contracts, turbine supply agreements, foundation agreements, EPC(I) and turnkey contracts, component purchase agreements and service agreements.
• Serve as a pragmatic legal advisor to project teams and business partners, coordinating internal and external experts to deliver cost-effective, commercially focused solutions.
• Oversee contract-related legal matters and proactively advise senior management on risks, claims and disputes.
• Support dispute resolution processes and collaborate with external counsel where required.
• Drive standardisation, process improvements and creative solutions for complex, high-value projects.

Job requirements and experience

• Qualification as a lawyer under German or English law, with an excellent academic record and outstanding professional credentials.
• At least eight years of experience as a practising lawyer or in-house counsel, including substantial exposure to international projects.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime law, construction law or dispute resolution, combined with the ability to develop expertise in related areas.
• A strong track record gained at a leading law firm or in a demanding in-house legal environment.
• Outstanding commercial and technical acumen, with proven experience of influencing senior management through pragmatic and credible advice.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills, paired with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Full professional fluency in English and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multicultural, cross-functional teams.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Qualification under both German and English law.
• Five years of experience focused on construction and procurement law, maritime law or disputes in the renewables sector.
• Fluency in additional languages.
• A pivotal role in high-profile, complex renewable energy projects and transactions shaping the future of offshore wind.
• Varied and stimulating work that contributes directly to the global energy transition.
• A positive, dynamic and supportive environment where collaboration and innovation are valued.
• Flexible working hours and location arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to join an international team of passionate and motivated colleagues.
• An open culture that values ideas and encourages positive change.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development within RWE.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 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 the energy world of tomorrow.

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