Senior Legal Counsel d/f/m

RWE; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

International team environment

Development opportunities

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH is seeking an experienced legal professional to join the Construction & Procurement Law Department. The role focuses on international procurement, construction, and operational activities across global offshore wind projects, with emphasis on maritime law and dispute resolution.

You will advise on diverse contracts and coordinate experts to deliver commercially sound solutions. We expect a minimum of eight years’ experience, fluency in English, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Qualified as a lawyer under German or English law with excellent academic record.
• At least eight years of experience as a practising lawyer or in-house counsel.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime law, construction law or dispute resolution.
• Strong track record from leading law firm or demanding in-house environment.
• Outstanding commercial and technical acumen with credible advisory impact.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings.
• Full professional fluency in English and ability to work across multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• 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 to the Construction & Procurement Law team.
• 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.
• Coordinate internal and external experts to deliver cost-effective, commercially focused solutions.
• Oversee contract-related legal matters and 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 high-value projects.

Skills

Maritime law

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

English fluency

German law qualification

Legal advisement

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.

Your Benefits

• 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.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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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