Senior Legal Counsel Construction & Procurement Law

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Greater London. This role involves advising on complex offshore wind projects, drafting and negotiating critical contracts, and coordinating legal solutions for international procurement and construction activities. Ideal candidates should have at least 8 years of legal experience with a strong focus on construction law in renewables. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a practising lawyer or in-house counsel.
• Proven track record in construction and procurement law in renewables.
• Strong commercial and strategic legal support for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international procurement and construction activities in offshore wind projects.
• Draft and negotiate high-impact contracts for various project phases.
• Coordinate legal solutions with in-house and external experts.

Skills

Construction law knowledge

Negotiation skills

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical acumen

Fluency in English

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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 are 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 dedicated colleagues from the RWE Offshore Wind Legal Team and work hand in hand with other departments. Together you’ll deliver holistic seamless legal support to advance the success of RWE's offshore wind projects worldwide.

About the role

Responsibilities

• Becoming a key legal partner for international procurement, construction and operational activities in RWE's Offshore Wind business across the globe.
• Advising, 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, 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 when necessary.
• Championing standardisation and process improvements to streamline the way we work and maximise 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.

Qualifications

• 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 eagerness to become an expert in related areas such as energy or procurement law.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a practising 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 organisational, analytical and communication skills coupled with a solution‑driven, positive mindset.
• Highly engaged, capable of independent work and thriving within cross‑functional teams.
• Full fluency in English (other languages a plus) and a genuine enjoyment of working in multicultural global teams, with openness to business travel as needed.

Your benefits

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in high‑profile complex renewable energy projects and transactions that shape the future of offshore wind.
• Varied and stimulating work that directly contributes to the global green energy transition.
• A positive, dynamic and supportive work environment where collaboration and innovation are celebrated.
• Flexible working hours and location arrangements to help you achieve your ideal work‑life balance.
• The chance to join a truly international team of passionate and motivated colleagues.
• An open culture that values your ideas and encourages you to drive positive change.
• Room to grow: extensive opportunities for personal and professional development within RWE.

Employment type: Full‑time

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