RWE

Senior Legal Counsel d/f/m

RWE

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Swindon • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Draft and review project documentation from inception, taking a pivotal role for critical initiatives
  • Undertake and oversee project and jurisdictional due diligence, opening doors to new markets and opportunities
  • Review and advise on commodity sales documentation and operational matters, supporting our ambitious trading desk
  • Providing commercial added value and offering solutions to complex legal problems encountered by our internal clients, often against demanding timescales and other constraints
  • Champion collaboration across the wider RWE legal team, helping to unlock big moves in our business
  • Engage with projects that underpin growth and transformation for RWEST on a global scale

Requirements

  • You’re an English law qualified solicitor with:
  • Strong post-qualification experience advising in energy, infrastructure, extractive or commodity trading sectors
  • Well-developed drafting and advisory skills to deliver clarity in complex circumstances
  • A proactive drive for ownership and accountability, consistently delivering measurable outcomes
  • Curiosity and courage to challenge, ask questions, and explore new ideas or jurisdictions
  • A collaborative spirit: you seek feedback, respect others, and contribute positively to team success
  • Experience of working with demanding internal clients and in a fast-paced business environment
  • Advantageous, but not essential Project and/or transactional trade finance experience
  • Experience of emerging markets.
Benefits
  • The chance to help shape a strategic business line central to RWEST’s future growth
  • An open, empowering work environment built on collaboration and trust
  • Exposure to innovative projects and the ability to make an impact from day one
  • Dedicated development pathways and support for your legal career
  • Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to your work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting skillsadvisory skillsproject due diligencecommodity sales documentationtransactional trade financelegal problem solvingenergy sector experienceinfrastructure sector experienceextractive sector experiencecommodity trading experience
Soft Skills
ownershipaccountabilitycollaborationcuriositycouragefeedback seekingrespect for otherspositive contributionadaptabilitycommunication
Certifications
English law qualified solicitor