Assistant General Counsel - Construction & Procurement

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

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Assistant General Counsel - Construction & Procurement

Location(s): Austin, TX, US 78701 White Plains, NY, US NY 10606 Chicago, IL, US 60654

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Americas is seeking an experienced, innovative Assistant General Counsel to join our in-house legal team as an enabler for our renewable energy and emerging technology business teams. This role provides legal support across the development, construction, and operation of wind, solar, battery storage, microgrid, and flexible generation projects, as well as our growing data center business — both behind-the-meter and hyperscaler-facing. Working directly with business stakeholders and outside counsel, the AGC will serve as lead legal counsel on complex procurement, construction, and operations matters across technologies: drafting and negotiating procurement and construction contracts, protecting commercial value at the table, and resolving operational issues including warranty claims and contract enforcement. This role includes anticipating and mitigating legal risk across the organization and translating contractual issues into directly actionable commercial advice. The AGC will work closely with the engineering team to translate new technology and innovation initiatives — including data centers and microgrids — into actionable contracts, enabling the business to move quickly and capture opportunities in a fast-growing, rapidly advancing industry.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal counsel on complex procurement and construction matters across renewable energy and emerging technologies — including wind, solar, battery storage, flexible generation, microgrids, and data centers (behind-the-meter and hyperscaler) — advising the business on project procurement, construction, and operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated procurement and construction contracts, such as turbine supply agreements, balance of plant agreements, EPC and turnkey contracts, purchase agreements for major equipment and components, and service agreements, together with associated exhibits and ancillary documents — negotiating favorable commercial terms that protect value and appropriately allocate risk, not simply processing deals to close
• Negotiate terms and conditions for the purchase of other non-project-based goods and services of all types
• Provide legal guidance on operations and maintenance (O&M) and long-term service agreements, including during transition to operations and warranty periods
• Support the team’s management of pre-litigation disputes, warranty claims, and change orders arising from procurement and construction matters, coordinating handoff to the Litigation team on matters that mature into formal disputes
• Manage outside counsel engaged on procurement and construction matters, reviewing deliverables for accuracy, efficiency, and value
• Provide legal support on HSE, R&D, IP, IT, Tax, and insurance matters as they arise within procurement and construction workstreams
• Experience drafting and negotiating IRA requirements, tariff and FEOC clauses, and related regulatory issues
• Anticipate and proactively address legal risks within the organization’s construction and procurement workstreams, developing strategies to avoid disputes and reduce areas of risk
• Collaborate with business stakeholders across Procurement, Pre-Construction, Project Execution, Tax, Credit, Accounting, and Insurance to develop contract strategies that meet commercial goals
• Partner with the engineering team to translate new technology and innovation initiatives — including data center and microgrid development — into actionable contracts, enabling the business to move quickly and capture opportunities as the industry and its underlying technology rapidly advance
• Provide project-specific legal support to Project Execution teams, project managers, the Project Operations team, and O&M personnel

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university, required
• Minmum 6 years of experience requiredwith specific experience working on complex construction projects and/or related procurement in a law firm or an energy or large infrastructure company
• Licensed and in good standing in US jurisdiction
• Legal knowledge and experience in construction work and large scale energy projects highly preferred
• Experience or demonstrated interest working with engineering teams on new technology, intellectual property, and innovation initiatives in the renewable energy industry preferred
• Litigation / dispute management experience is a plus
• Experience using AI tools or CLM platforms in a legal practice setting strongly preferred
• An enabler mindset — finds the path to “yes” on novel deal structures rather than defaulting to risk-aversion, while protecting the Company’s interests
• Genuine curiosity about new technology and emerging asset classes (data centers, microgrids, storage), with comfort partnering with engineering teams to turn innovation into actionable contracts
• Outstanding commercial and business judgment — practical rather than theoretical, with strong business acumen and the ability to translate legal issues into viable business solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to build and manage relationships with business stakeholders across diverse backgrounds, and to lead and influence without formal authority
• Highly organized, able to multi-task and prioritize across multiple deliverables and meet deadlines, independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving instincts; coachable and responsive to feedback and direction
• Genuine interest in the Company and its growth in the energy space
• Demonstrated proficiency in AI applications (e.g., chat-based assistants, CLMs) and experience embedding such applications into legal workflows
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel for tracking and reporting, as well as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SharePoint, and Teams

Work Environment

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $ 160,000 -$200,000 . The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrated shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.