Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to support its expanding offshore wind business. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for international projects, drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on legal issues. The ideal candidate will be a qualified UK lawyer with experience in energy or infrastructure, possessing strong organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to contributing to the green energy transition, with opportunities for growth in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Participation in high-profile projects

Meaningful work in green energy

Dynamic work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Qualified UK lawyer with several years of legal experience.
• Experience in energy or infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for offshore wind projects.
• Draft and negotiate construction and procurement contracts.
• Coordinate with procurement and external legal advisors.

Skills

UK lawyer qualification

Legal experience in energy or infrastructure

Knowledge of international construction law

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Fluency in English

Education

Law Degree

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Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel, Swindon

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Client:

RWE AG

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

Functional area: Legal / Compliance

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and confident Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel (depending on experience) to support RWE’s expanding offshore wind business.

As part of the global Construction & Procurement Law team, you will collaborate with other legal team members and departments to provide comprehensive legal support for RWE’s international offshore wind projects.

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support for procurement, construction, and operation activities of RWE’s offshore wind projects.
• Advising on, drafting, and negotiating construction and procurement contracts, including turbine supply agreements, foundation contracts, EPC, and turnkey contracts, component purchase agreements, service contracts, and maritime logistics agreements.
• Acting as the primary legal contact for projects, coordinating with procurement and external legal advisors to ensure efficient legal support.
• Monitoring legal issues across projects and advising management on risks, claims, and disputes.
• Supporting dispute resolution processes, including liaising with external counsel.
• Driving standardization and process improvements within the legal team.
• Developing innovative legal solutions for complex project challenges.
• Building effective cross-functional and cross-cultural relationships within RWE.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified UK lawyer.
• Several years of legal experience in private practice or in-house, preferably in energy or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of international construction and procurement law standards (e.g., FIDIC, BIMCO).
• Renewables or offshore wind experience is advantageous but not mandatory; candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in this field.
• Ability to multitask, organize effectively, and work collaboratively.
• Understanding of large infrastructure projects from a legal perspective.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Engaged team player capable of working independently and in teams.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are beneficial. Willingness to travel occasionally.

What we offer:

• Participation in high-profile offshore wind projects and transactions.
• Meaningful work contributing to green energy transition.
• Dynamic, positive work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

Location: Swindon, Coventry, or London, with Swindon as the primary office. Expectation to work in the office 1-2 days every two weeks, with flexibility considered.