Senior Legal Counsel d/f/m Construction & Procurement Law

RWE AG; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its Offshore Wind business in Hamburg. The role involves advising on contracts, overseeing legal matters, and fostering cross-functional relationships. Candidates should have at least 8 years of legal experience, particularly in construction and procurement law, and demonstrate strong communication skills in English. The position offers an opportunity to impact major renewable energy projects globally.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in-house counsel.
• Proven track record in construction and procurement law.
• Full fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and across multicultural teams.

Aufgaben

• Advise and negotiate high-impact contracts in offshore wind projects.
• Coordinate with legal experts for cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee contract-related legal matters and advise on risks.
• Support dispute resolution, collaborating with outside counsel.
• Champion standardization and process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Team player

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Strong commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Legal Counsel d/f/m Construction & Procurement Law

Location(s): Hamburg, HH, DE, 20354; Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB; Essen, NW, DE, 45141; London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

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

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

About the role

• Becoming a key legal partner for international procurement, construction, and operational activities in RWE’s 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 relationships—working 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 international projects alongside international colleagues.
• Qualified lawyer with a proven track record and exceptional legal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of construction law—and 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 engaged—capable 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.
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in high-profile, complex renewable energy projects and transactions that shape the future of offshore wind.

Apply

Ad code 91443, application period: 09/01/2026.

Contact HR: Dennis Mielke; Contact Business: Karsten Manthey.

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