Senior Legal Counsel Transactions d/f/m

RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Take the chance, become a Senior Legal Counsel for Corporate & Transactions Law and grow together with us in an international environment. Provide legal support for project finance, joint venture and M&A transactions as well as for corporate law matters with a focus on Offshore Wind projects.

About the role

• You are one of the key legal advisors for transactions related to international Offshore Wind projects (with a focus on project finance but also joint ventures and M&A) as well as for the management of corporate matters
• Advise and support the business in the drafting and negotiation of the related transaction documentation
• Work across the international business of RWE Offshore Wind, alongside other members of the RWE Offshore Wind international Legal Team and engage with other business functions to deliver a holistic and streamlined service to the business of RWE Offshore Wind
• Manage organizational and coordination tasks, incl. process optimization, with a very high degree of complexity with independent professional decision-making skills, especially in the areas of project finance, asset/share acquisitions, due diligence, JV services and management
• Advise the business on day-to-day matters, including financing matters, operation of joint venture partnerships and post-acquisition integration
• If needed, the coordination of external legal advice is also part of your job
• Provide support, including liaising with external counsel, in related dispute resolution situations

Job requirements and experience

• Qualified as solicitor (or a similar common law jurisdiction and registered as a foreign lawyer), or qualified as lawyer in one of the other possible locations
• Several years of relevant working experience in project finance is essential; joint ventures and M&A transactions as well as corporate law in an international law firm or company, with a focus on renewables (and ideally Offshore Wind) matters
• You feel comfortable with handling multiple tasks, taking on new responsibilities and setting task priorities in a deadline-intensive environment
• Good commercial, technical and strategic understanding and analytical skills
• You have a solution-oriented mindset which allows you to find the right legal and business solutions also in complex scenarios
• We can trust your customer orientation, paired with established negotiation skills
• A high level of engagement and flexibility is self-evident for you. You can work and communicate professionally and accurately in a time-sensitive setting
• Enjoy working in an international team and are open for occasional travel

Advantageous but not essential

• The capability of conducting negotiations in a further EU language

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92057, application period: 08/05/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Dennis Mielke, Dennis.Mielke@rwe.com #LI-DM1

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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