RWE Renewables America, LLC
Legal Counsel/Assistant Gerneral Counsel
RWE Renewables America, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
RWE Offshore Wind Services, LLCFunctional area:
Legal / CompliancePosition:
Legal Counsel/Assistant General Counsel (dependent on experience)Location:
Boston, MA. Hybrid would be idealWe are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and confident Legal Counsel/Assistant General Counsel (dependent on experience) to support RWE's fast-growing U.S. Offshore Wind business, working within the Construction and Procurement Law team and in collaboration with the other U.S. Offshore Wind legal team members.Responsibilities:
Work alongside other members of the RWE Offshore Wind legal team and closely cooperate with other departments to deliver holistic and streamlined legal support to RWE's U.S. Offshore Wind business.Provide legal support for procurement, construction, and operation activities of RWE's Offshore Wind business primarily in the U.S. but also internationally, as required.Advise on, develop, draft, and negotiate all types of construction and procurement contracts required for the full life cycle of RWE's Offshore Wind business.Act as the project's first point of contact, working closely with the Procurement team, providing legal advice and coordinating specialized in-house and external legal advice.Keep oversight of all legal matters relating to projects in your remit and advise senior management about all related legal risks.Provide legal support (including liaising with external counsel) in relation to any disputes arising out of negotiated contracts.Drive standardization and process improvement initiatives.Develop non-standard, customized solutions when needed to address complex project challenges.Establish and nurture effective cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships with legal and business colleagues in the wider RWE group.Negotiate and enforce contracts on behalf of joint venture entities to which RWE is a member.Position will require:
Team player with an open, positive, and solution-oriented mindset.Good working knowledge of international construction and procurement law standard forms and experience on large-scale, high-value infrastructure projects.Close alignment and cooperation with other members of RWE's Offshore Wind Construction and Procurement Law legal team.Demonstrated ability to apply a practical rather than theoretical focus to legal issues.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to travel to RWE's Offshore Wind headquarters in the U.S. (Boston) at least one week per month.Provide legal support to RWE's U.S. Offshore Wind business on more general legal matters as required.Skills and Experience:
Qualified as a lawyer in the US; preferred jurisdictions include New York, Massachusetts, and California.Several years of work experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel in a leading law firm or company.Significant expertise working with international construction and procurement law standard form contracts.Renewables experience would be beneficial but is not a pre-requisite.Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.Strong team contributor with the ability to work independently.Enjoys working in an international team and open to some work-related travel.What we can offer you:
The opportunity to work on high-profile and complex offshore wind projects.Varied and interesting work that contributes to the green energy transition.A positive, dynamic, and supportive work environment.A flexible working time and location arrangement.Room for growth and development within the company.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.RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we're making all that energy green. Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum.Apply now with just a few clicks:
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87386Any questions? Your
Contact in Recruiting:
Paul Blimberg,
paul.blimberg@rwe.com
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Legal / CompliancePosition:
Legal Counsel/Assistant General Counsel (dependent on experience)Location:
Boston, MA. Hybrid would be idealWe are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and confident Legal Counsel/Assistant General Counsel (dependent on experience) to support RWE's fast-growing U.S. Offshore Wind business, working within the Construction and Procurement Law team and in collaboration with the other U.S. Offshore Wind legal team members.Responsibilities:
Work alongside other members of the RWE Offshore Wind legal team and closely cooperate with other departments to deliver holistic and streamlined legal support to RWE's U.S. Offshore Wind business.Provide legal support for procurement, construction, and operation activities of RWE's Offshore Wind business primarily in the U.S. but also internationally, as required.Advise on, develop, draft, and negotiate all types of construction and procurement contracts required for the full life cycle of RWE's Offshore Wind business.Act as the project's first point of contact, working closely with the Procurement team, providing legal advice and coordinating specialized in-house and external legal advice.Keep oversight of all legal matters relating to projects in your remit and advise senior management about all related legal risks.Provide legal support (including liaising with external counsel) in relation to any disputes arising out of negotiated contracts.Drive standardization and process improvement initiatives.Develop non-standard, customized solutions when needed to address complex project challenges.Establish and nurture effective cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships with legal and business colleagues in the wider RWE group.Negotiate and enforce contracts on behalf of joint venture entities to which RWE is a member.Position will require:
Team player with an open, positive, and solution-oriented mindset.Good working knowledge of international construction and procurement law standard forms and experience on large-scale, high-value infrastructure projects.Close alignment and cooperation with other members of RWE's Offshore Wind Construction and Procurement Law legal team.Demonstrated ability to apply a practical rather than theoretical focus to legal issues.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to travel to RWE's Offshore Wind headquarters in the U.S. (Boston) at least one week per month.Provide legal support to RWE's U.S. Offshore Wind business on more general legal matters as required.Skills and Experience:
Qualified as a lawyer in the US; preferred jurisdictions include New York, Massachusetts, and California.Several years of work experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel in a leading law firm or company.Significant expertise working with international construction and procurement law standard form contracts.Renewables experience would be beneficial but is not a pre-requisite.Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.Strong team contributor with the ability to work independently.Enjoys working in an international team and open to some work-related travel.What we can offer you:
The opportunity to work on high-profile and complex offshore wind projects.Varied and interesting work that contributes to the green energy transition.A positive, dynamic, and supportive work environment.A flexible working time and location arrangement.Room for growth and development within the company.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.RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we're making all that energy green. Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum.Apply now with just a few clicks:
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87386Any questions? Your
Contact in Recruiting:
Paul Blimberg,
paul.blimberg@rwe.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr