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RWE Gruppe

Legal Counsel II, Procurement, Construction & Operations Law

RWE Gruppe, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Legal Counsel II, Procurement, Construction & Operations Law Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

to start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

Legal / Compliance

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Legal Counsel II, Procurement, Construction & Operations Law

will provide legal support for RWE Clean Energy’s renewable energy business teams in connection with our businesses in the development, construction and operation of wind, solar & battery storage renewable energy projects.

Overview This role focuses on providing legal guidance for procurement, construction and operations across renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen.

Responsibilities

The work will be focused on the provision of legal advice in connection with renewable energy project procurement, construction and operations across technologies (wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen)

Draft and negotiate procurement and construction contracts, such as turbine supply agreements, balance of plant agreements, EPC(I) & turnkey contracts, purchase agreements for components, service agreements, logistic and transportation contracts, associated exhibits and ancillary documents

Negotiate terms and conditions for the purchase of other non-project based goods and services of all types

Provide legal support on HSE, R&D, IP, IT and insurance matters

Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk

Collaborate with a variety of business stakeholders, including Procurement, Pre-Construction, Project Execution, Tax, Credit, Accounting, and Insurance

Provide project-speific legal support to Project Execution teams and project managers

Provide project-specific legal support to Project Operations team and O&M personnel

Manage external legal counsel retained for specialized practices areas, i.e., litigation, tax, etc.

Maintain and update contract templates and other commonly requested legal forms

Job Requirements and Experiences

J.D.

Strong experience working on complex construction projects and/or related procurement in a law firm or a company

Licensed, or the ability to become licensed, to practice law in Texas or New York

Legal knowledge and experience in construction work and renewable energy highly preferred

Ability to demonstrate practical, rather than theoretical focus to legal issues with a view to finding viable business solutions for those legal issues

Outstanding commercial, technical and strategic understanding

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE CE office and field locations

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay and Benefits Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $150,000-$184,000. 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

Additional 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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

We are looking forward to your online application.

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