(Senior) Legal Counsel d/f/m

RWE AG; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Swindon. This role involves providing high-impact legal support to a dynamic trading desk and participating in strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an English law qualified solicitor with strong experience in the energy or commodity trading sectors, excellent drafting skills, and a collaborative spirit. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Dedicated development pathways

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in energy or commodity trading sectors.
• Ability to deliver clarity in complex circumstances.
• Experience with demanding internal clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review project documentation for critical initiatives.
• Oversee project and jurisdictional due diligence.
• Review and advise on commodity sales documentation.

Skills

Advising in energy

Drafting skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

English law qualified solicitor

Job description

Are you ready to drive strategic growth, shape the future of RWEST's trading business, and work on projects that stretch across novel commodities and markets worldwide? We're looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Swindon. This is your opportunity to provide high-impact legal support to a dynamic trading desk at the heart of our global operations. You'll help deliver our company strategy, becoming an essential partner to fast-paced internal clients and supporting the expansion into new jurisdictions and commodities. Here’s how you’ll make your mark:

Responsibilities

• Draft and review project documentation from inception, taking a pivotal role for critical initiatives
• Undertake and oversee project and jurisdictional due diligence, opening doors to new markets and opportunities
• Review and advise on commodity sales documentation and operational matters, supporting our ambitious trading desk
• Provide commercial value and offer solutions to complex legal problems encountered by internal clients, often against demanding timescales and constraints
• Champion collaboration across the wider RWE legal team, helping to unlock big moves in our business
• Engage with projects that underpin growth and transformation for RWEST on a global scale

Benefits

• The chance to help shape a strategic business line central to RWEST's future growth
• An open, empowering work environment built on collaboration and trust
• Exposure to innovative projects and the ability to make an impact from day one
• Dedicated development pathways and support for your legal career
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to your work-life balance

Qualifications

• English law qualified solicitor
• Strong post-qualification experience advising in energy, infrastructure, extractive or commodity trading sectors
• Well-developed drafting and advisory skills to deliver clarity in complex circumstances
• A proactive drive for ownership and accountability, consistently delivering measurable outcomes
• Curiosity and courage to challenge, ask questions, and explore new ideas or jurisdictions
• A collaborative spirit: you seek feedback, respect others, and contribute positively to team success
• Experience working with demanding internal clients in a fast-paced business environment
• Project and/or transactional trade finance experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience of emerging markets

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