Senior Legal Counsel Construction & Procurement Law

RWE Gruppe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Offshore Wind business in London. This role involves advising on high-impact contracts, managing legal risks, and supporting international projects. The ideal candidate has a legal background with at least 8 years of experience, strong knowledge in construction and procurement law, and fluency in English. This position offers the chance to contribute to complex renewable energy projects focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and location arrangements

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Supportive work environment emphasizing collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer or in-house counsel.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a solution-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise and negotiate contracts for offshore wind projects.
• Serve as a legal advisor for project teams and business partners.
• Support dispute resolution processes and advise on legal risks.

Skills

Motivation to work on international projects

Strong legal skills

In-depth knowledge of construction law

Excellent organizational skills

Strong commercial acumen

Fluency in English

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel Construction & Procurement Law – London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

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? We’re 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 colleagues from the RWE Offshore Wind Legal Team and work with other departments to deliver holistic, seamless legal support for offshore wind projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Be a key legal partner for international procurement, construction, and operational activities in RWE’s Offshore Wind business across the globe.
• Advise, develop, draft, and negotiate a wide range of high-impact contracts supporting 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
• Serve as the go-to legal advisor for project teams and business partners; coordinate in-house and external legal experts to deliver pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee all contract-related legal matters within your portfolio; proactively advise senior management on risks, claims, and disputes.
• Support dispute resolution processes, including collaboration with outside counsel when necessary.
• Champion standardisation and process improvements to streamline how we work and maximise legal impact.
• Engineer tailored, innovative solutions for complex, high-value projects requiring a creative approach.
• Build strong, cross-functional and cross-cultural relationships—work with legal and business colleagues across regions and throughout the broader RWE Group.

Qualifications

• Team player with motivation to work on international projects alongside international colleagues.
• Qualified lawyer with a proven track record and strong legal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of construction law, with eagerness to develop expertise in energy or procurement law.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer or in-house counsel (ideally 5 years in construction and procurement law for renewables, especially on international projects).
• Ability to manage priorities, adapt in a fast-paced environment, and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong commercial and technical acumen with a strategic approach to supporting industrial projects from a legal perspective.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills 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); comfortable working in multicultural, global teams and willing to travel as needed.
• A willingness to contribute to high-profile, complex renewable energy projects and transactions shaping the future of offshore wind.
• Openness to varied and stimulating work that contributes to the global green energy transition.
• A positive, dynamic, and supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Flexible working hours and location arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join an international team of passionate colleagues within RWE.
• An open culture that values ideas and empowers positive change.
• Room to grow: extensive opportunities for personal and professional development within RWE.

From here, you benefit from many further advantages. Apply with code 91467; application period: 09/01/2026.

How to apply and who to contact
For questions, contact HR: Dennis Mielke; Contact Business: Karsten Manthey.

We value diversity and welcome all applications—regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, or identity. We are a global leader in offshore wind with active projects across Europe, the U.S., Japan, and Korea.

Equal Opportunity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications. #inclusionmatters