Senior Legal Counsel Construction & Procurement Law

RWE AG; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Swindon and London to support its Offshore Wind division. The role involves advising on contracts, managing legal risks, and supporting dispute resolutions for complex projects. Ideal candidates will possess a law qualification with at least 8 years of experience in construction law, especially within renewable energy. Fluency in English is essential, and the company promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion policy

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a lawyer with strong legal skills.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in international projects.
• Fluency in English; other languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-impact contracts for offshore wind projects.
• Coordinate with in-house and external experts.
• Support dispute resolution processes with outside counsel when needed.

Skills

Legal skills

Construction law knowledge

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB & London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

Senior Legal Counsel Construction & Procurement Law

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. Full time, permanent.

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support our international RWE Offshore Wind business.

About the role

• Key legal partner for international procurement, construction and operations in RWE’s Offshore Wind business.
• Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating high-impact contracts across all phases of offshore wind projects, including turbine supply, foundation, EPC(I) & turnkey, component purchase, service and maritime logistics contracts.
• Go‑to legal advisor for project teams and business partners, coordinating in‑house and external experts to deliver pragmatic, cost‑effective solutions.
• Overseeing contract‑related legal matters, 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 required.
• Building strong, cross‑functional and cross‑cultural relationships with legal and business colleagues across regions and the wider RWE Group.

Job requirements and experience

• 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 8 years of experience as a practising lawyer or in‑house counsel (ideally 5 years focused on construction and procurement law in renewables on international projects).
• 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 and positive mindset.
• Full fluency in English; other languages a plus.
• Flexible working hours and location arrangements to help you achieve work‑life balance.

We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation and identity.