Senior Legal Counsel - Maritime Law

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Swindon seeks a Senior Legal Counsel. This role involves providing complex legal advice on international maritime law matters for offshore wind projects globally. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with substantial experience in maritime law. This position offers a collaborative atmosphere and the chance to work on high-profile renewable energy initiatives. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Flexible working arrangements

International team environment

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in maritime law or as in-house counsel.
• Proficient English; additional languages beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on international construction projects.
• Draft and negotiate maritime law contracts.
• Coordinate legal advice and assess legal risks.

Skills

Collaboration

Positive mindset

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualified lawyer with advanced maritime law skills

Job description

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

Functional area: Legal / Compliance

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and skilled Senior Legal Counsel supporting our international RWE Offshore Wind business.

As a Senior Legal Counsel in the Construction & Procurement Law Department you will work alongside other members of the RWE Offshore Wind Legal Team and closely cooperate with other departments to deliver a holistic and streamlined service to the business of RWE Offshore Wind around the globe.

Being a specialist in the field of Maritime Law, you will support RWE's offshore projects around the globe as the first point of contact providing legal support for all Maritime Law matters.

About the role

• Providing legal advice for highly complex international construction project in various jurisdictions with a focus on Maritime Law matters
• Advising on, developing, drafting and negotiating of all kinds of maritime law related contracts required for the full life cycle of RWE Offshore Wind business (e.g. BIMCO charter parties, long term vessel framework agreements, bunkering agreements, transport and installation contracts etc.)
• Being first point of contact for maritime legal advice, coordinating specialized inhouse and external legal advice in a cost and work efficient manner and take decisions on legal risks
• Keeping oversight of all legal matters relating to maritime law related issues and advising senior management about all related legal risks, including claims and disputes
• Overseeing standardisation and process improvement initiatives
• Developing non-standard, customised solutions when needed to address complex project challenges
• Establishing effective cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships with legal and business colleagues in the relevant regions and the wider RWE group including the provision of high quality legal and contractual training

Job requirements and experience

• Collaborative individual with an open, positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Fully qualified as a lawyer and has advanced legal skills in maritime law and additional qualification (e.g. PhD, LL.M)
• Multiple years of work experience as a lawyer or inhouse counsel in a respected law firm or company dealing with shipping and maritime law
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities and handle duties effectively in an environment that undergoes frequent changes
• Proficient commercial and technical understanding of large industrial projects and the ability to provide tailormade high quality legal support
• Significant skills in organization, analysis and communication
• A high level of engagement, is a team contributor and is able to work individually and cross-functionally
• A fluent command of English (additional languages are beneficial), enjoys working in an international team and is open to some work-related travel

Your benefits

• The opportunity to work on high profile and complex renewable energy projects and transactions
• Varied and interesting work that contributes to the green energy transition
• A positive, innovative and supportive work environment
• A flexible working time and location arrangement
• A truly international team with motivated colleagues
• A setting that encourages you to come forward with ideas
• Room for growth and development within the company

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Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell #LI-MB1

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of RWE AG, is one of the world's leading players in the field of offshore wind. We have more than 20 years of experience in the development, construction, and efficient operation of offshore wind farms. We currently operate 19 offshore wind farms, making us the second largest operator worldwide in terms of total capacity. We are currently building four additional wind farms with a combined capacity of nearly 4.9 GW and are developing numerous other projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With our investment and growth strategy, we are contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system.

Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors and one exciting trip Offshore.

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