Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Transactions Law Japan
Tokyo, Tokyo, JP, 100-0005
RWE Renewables Japan G.K., Tokyo
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent
Functional area: Legal / Compliance
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 joint venture and project finance transactions as well as for M&A and corporate law matters with a focus on Offshore Wind projects in Japan.
About the role
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You are one of the key legal advisors for transactions related to Offshore Wind projects in Japan (specifically joint ventures, project finance and M&A) as well as for the management of corporate matters
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Advise and support the business on the drafting and negotiation of the related transaction documentation
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Moreover, you are a key contact for Japanese corporate law matters, including corporate housekeeping, restructurings, shareholder financing and the operation of joint venture partnerships
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Work across the international business of RWE Offshore Wind, alongside other members of the RWE Offshore Wind international Legal Team and engage with other support functions to deliver a holistic and streamlined service to the business of RWE Offshore Wind
- You are involved in and actively support the standardization of corporate governance processes and harmonization of corporate law and administrative assistance to all RWE Offshore Wind SPVs & JVs
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If needed, the coordination of external legal advice is also part of your job
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Provide support, including liaising with external counsel, in related dispute resolution situations
Job requirement and experience
- Graduated in Japanese law with distinction and have a qualification to work as a bengoshi
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Several years of relevant working experience in joint venture, project finance 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
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Handling multiple tasks, taking on new responsibilities and prioritizing work in a deadline-intensive environment are one of your proficiency
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Good commercial, technical and strategic understanding
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Have a solution-oriented mindset which allows you to find the right legal and business solutions also in complex scenarios
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We can trust on your customer-orientation, paired with proven negotiations skills
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A high level of engagement and flexibility is self-evident for you. You are able to work professionally and accurately in a time-sensitive setting
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Moreover, in addition to Japanese, an excellent proficiency in English is essential
Advantageous but not essential
- Enjoy working in an international team and are open for occasional travel
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
Your benefits
- The opportunity to work on high profile and complex renewable energy projects and transactions
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Varied and interesting work that contributes to the green energy transition
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A positive, diverse and collaborative work environment
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A flexible working time arrangement
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A truly international team with motivated colleagues
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A setting that encourages you to come forward with ideas
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Room for growth and development within the company
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