AGC - Construction & Procurement (Renewables)

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support construction and procurement across renewable energy projects and data centers. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising on risk, and coordinating with engineering and business stakeholders to drive timely, compliant outcomes.

The position requires a JD, at least six years in large-scale construction/procurement, and US licensure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university, required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in complex construction projects or related procurement in a law firm or energy/large infrastructure company.
• Licensed and in good standing in US jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement/construction contracts with engineering teams; preferred experience in renewables.
• Litigation/dispute management experience is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools or CLM platforms in a legal practice setting strongly preferred.
• Enabler mindset—balances risk control with novel deal structures to enable business.
• Interest in data centers, microgrids, storage and innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal counsel on procurement and construction matters across renewable technologies and data centers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement/construction contracts and related exhibits.
• Negotiate terms for purchase of goods/services; allocate risk and protect value.
• Provide legal guidance on O&M and long-term service agreements; support warranty periods.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes and coordinate with Litigation on formal disputes.
• Manage outside counsel; review deliverables for accuracy, efficiency, and value.
• Provide support on HSE, R&D, IP, IT, Tax, and insurance within procurement workstreams.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate new tech into actionable contracts.

Skills

Contract drafting

Procurement law

Negotiation

Legal risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support construction and procurement across renewable energy projects and data centers. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising on risk, and coordinating with engineering and business stakeholders to drive timely, compliant outcomes.

The position requires a JD, at least six years in large-scale construction/procurement, and US licensure.