(Senior) Legal Counsel (d/f/m) - Energy Transition Investments

(Senior) Legal Counsel (d/f/m) - Energy Transition Investments

• Location(s):
• London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent.

About the role

RWE Supply & Trading's (RWEST) Legal & Compliance Team seeks a mid to senior level Legal Counsel to support its Energy Transition Investments (ETI) business. The role focuses on M&A, joint ventures and corporate law matters related to Private Equity / Venture Capital type investments and RWE group strategic equity investments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all legal advice to the ETI business team regarding the global portfolio of energy transition investments and future origination activities, while contributing to commercial and strategic matters.
• Anticipate, manage and provide solutions to potential risks and opportunities; secure legal integrity by initiating, managing and monitoring compliance with law, regulations, internal policies and principles; and be responsible for board office, corporate and partnering law matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, conduct legal due diligence, advise on discrete legal/regulatory issues, provide legal input into commercial structuring and negotiation, and address corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborate with the ETI commercial team, the global RWEST and RWE group legal and compliance function, and in house functional experts (e.g., tax, accounting, finance, investor relations) in an integrated, cross functional team to deliver streamlined service and manage outside counsel.
• Work professionally and accurately under pressure, prioritize tasks across multiple dynamic transactions, and travel internationally when required.

Job requirements and experience

• University degree and legal qualification as solicitor in England & Wales (or a similar common law jurisdiction); fluent English communication skills.
• At least five years of post qualification experience, either as outside counsel or in house within a relevant organisation.
• Experienced commercial solicitor focused on corporate, M&A and joint venturing law, preferably with VC/PE style investment structures; project finance and mining experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills; hands on and highly motivated to deliver results while balancing risk management.
• Self confident team player, comfortable advising stakeholders directly, not shy away from conflict, and willing to defend positions when challenged.
• Open minded fast learner capable of thinking outside the box and collaborating successfully with cross functional, global teams.
• Proven collaborative and relationship management skills; ability to lead by example in a high performing team.
• Willingness to travel internationally and prioritize tasks across multiple dynamic transactions.

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