Senior Assistant General Counsel - Renewable Energy & Tech

RWE; City of White Plains (NY); 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

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our in-house legal team, supporting renewable energy and emerging technology initiatives. You will work on the development, construction, and operation of wind, solar, battery storage, microgrid, and data center projects, translating technology into actionable contracts.

You will draft and negotiate complex procurement contracts, provide guidance on O&M and service agreements, manage outside counsel, and collaborate

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited university is required.
• Minmum 6 years of experience or 4 years with relevant complex construction/procurement experience.
• Licensed and in good standing in US jurisdiction.
• Experience in construction work and large energy projects preferred.
• Experience with engineering teams on technology, IP, and innovation in renewables preferred.
• Litigation/dispute management experience is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools or CLM platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead as principal legal counsel on complex procurement and construction matters across renewables and emerging technologies, advising on procurement, construction, and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and construction contracts and related documents to protect value and allocate risk.
• Negotiate terms for other goods and services across projects.
• Provide guidance on O&M and long-term service agreements, including warranty periods.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes and warranty claims; coordinate with Litigation as needed.
• Manage outside counsel and review deliverables for quality and efficiency.
• Support HSE, R&D, IP, IT, Tax, and insurance matters within procurement/ construction workstreams.
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to translate technology into actionable contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement contracting

Legal risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

AI tools/CLM platforms

Microsoft Office

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our in-house legal team, supporting renewable energy and emerging technology initiatives. You will work on the development, construction, and operation of wind, solar, battery storage, microgrid, and data center projects, translating technology into actionable contracts.

You will draft and negotiate complex procurement contracts, provide guidance on O&M and service agreements, manage outside counsel, and collaborate