Senior Legal Counsel Offshore Wind Japan

RWE Renewables Japan G.K.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Shape the future of renewable energy in a collaborative, global environment. 

Are you an experienced legal professional who thrives in international settings and values strong partnership, mutual respect, and meaningful impact? At RWE, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who combines legal excellence with emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. You will join a diverse and supportive global team working to drive RWE’s offshore wind ambitions, with a focus on Japan. 

In this role, you’ll be part of a dynamic Legal Department that works closely across regions and disciplines. You’ll interact daily with engaged colleagues from the wider RWE Legal community and partner with both technical and commercial business teams to provide seamless, practical guidance that enables our offshore wind projects to succeed worldwide. 

About the role 

You will play a pivotal part in shaping the legal foundation of RWE’s Offshore Wind business: 

• Act as a trusted legal partner for RWE’s activities in Japan and across global markets.
• Support the full project lifecycle—from development to construction and operations—across regulatory, corporate, joint venture, finance, procurement, and commercial matters. 
• Advise, draft, and independently negotiate high-impact strategic agreements, including: 
  • Joint venture arrangements (bidding agreements, shareholder agreements, service agreements)
  • Project financing transactions 
  • Procurement and construction agreements (e.g., turbine supply, EPC(I), maritime logistics/BIMCO, port usage etc.) 
• Coordinate and integrate input from both internal and external experts to deliver clear, pragmatic, and cost-effective solutions. 
• Proactively advise senior stakeholders on risks, claims, and disputes within your remit. 
• Champion process improvements and help enhance team-wide collaboration, efficiency, and consistency. 
• Contribute creative, well-balanced solutions to complex legal challenges. Balanced solutions to complex legal challenges. 
• Build strong, cross-cultural relationships—working with colleagues across departments, regions, and the wider RWE Group. 

Job requirements and experience 

• We’re looking for a colleague who enjoys collaboration, values diverse perspectives, and is energised by working in a supportive, international environment. 
• Fully qualified lawyer in Japan with strong legal skills and experience across civil and common law jurisdictions, ideally including construction, corporate, commercial transactions, regulatory & public policy and/or project finance. 
• At least 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm or industry-leading in-house role. 
• A team-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to international projects with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to balance priorities, navigate change, and approach challenges with confidence, composure, and a practical, solution-oriented outlook. 
• Strong commercial and technical acumen combined with strategic thinking. 
• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a positive, collaborative approach. 
• Comfortable working independently while thriving in diverse, global teams - building trust across cultures and time zones. 
• Ability to balance Japanese law and practices with international standards (FIDIC style contracts) and common law concepts. 
• Fluency in Japanese and English; additional languages welcome. Openness to international travel as needed. 

Your benefits 

• At RWE, we believe people grow best in an environment that supports them - professionally and personally. You can expect: 
• A central role in inspiring, complex renewable energy projects that contribute directly to a more sustainable future. 
• A wide variety of challenging, meaningful work within a supportive global network of colleagues. 
• An inclusive, cooperative culture where your ideas are valued and your voice matters. 
• Flexible working models that help you balance work and life in a way that fits your needs. 
• A diverse international team that celebrates collaboration, learning, and mutual respect. 
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, supported by a culture of continuous learning. 
• The chance to help shape not only individual projects but the future of RWE’s global offshore wind business. 

From here, you benefit from many further advantages – Curious? Then click here!
 

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91860, application period: 30/04/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Dennis Mielke, Dennis.Mielke@rwe.com, Contact Business: Karsten Manthey, Karsten.Manthey@rwe.com

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

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

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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