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

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

About the role:

RWE Supply & Trading’s (RWEST) Legal & Compliance Team is seeking a mid-to-senior level Legal Counsel to support its Energy Transition Investments (ETI) business, with a focus on M&A, joint ventures and corporate law matters in the context of Private-Equity / Venture Capital type investments and RWE group strategic equity investments.

You will report to the Head of Legal ETI who is also based in London. You will work with a large degree of autonomy alongside the Head of Legal, together with other relevant in-house experts and outside counsel, to deliver practical, commercial and cost-effective specialised legal advice to a dedicated team of experienced senior commercial professionals based in London and New York.

This is a unique career opportunity for an experienced legal professional to shape RWEST’s ETI business by enabling origination and managing a diverse portfolio of asset investments globally. ETI’s focus is on achieving attractive returns on the capital deployed whilst ensuring new investments are consistent with RWE’s strategic goals and supportive of the global energy transition.

The role closely collaborates with other support functions in the UK, the USA and Germany as well as other RWE group companies to ensure high quality and on-time practical advice in a fast-moving and highly competitive environment. The role will also involve advising the RWEST Board of Directors and supporting other trading desks and other RWE group companies with potential investment opportunities, primarily across Europe and the USA.

You will take ownership of all legal advice to the ETI business team in relation to ETI’s global portfolio of energy transition investments and all future origination activities, while inputting on commercial and strategic matters. You will need to anticipate, manage and provide solutions to potential risks and opportunities; secure legal integrity by initiating, managing and monitoring compliance with the law and regulations as well as internal policies and principles; and be responsible for board office, corporate and partnering law matters.

During your day-to-day work, you will be undertaking a wide variety of tasks focused on M&A, joint venture, corporate and investment portfolio management, including drafting and negotiating contracts, undertaking legal due diligence, advising on discrete legal/regulatory issues, providing legal input into commercial structuring and negotiation, and addressing corporate governance requirements. You will collaborate with the ETI commercial team, the global RWEST and RWE group legal and compliance function, and other in-house functional experts (e.g. tax, accounting, controlling, finance, IR) in a fully integrated, cross-functional team to deliver a streamlined service. You will engage and manage outside counsel.

The ETI business is exciting, dynamic and global in scope, requiring the ability to work professionally and accurately under pressure, capability to prioritise tasks across multiple dynamic transactions, and a willingness to travel internationally when required.

Job requirements and experience:

• University degree, and legal qualification as solicitor in England & Wales (or a similar common law jurisdiction); exceptional communication skills (fluent in English).
• At least five years of relevant working experience (post-qualification), either as outside counsel or working in-house within a relevant organisation.
• Experienced commercial solicitor, focused on corporate, M&A and joint venturing law and preferably with VC/PE-style investment structures.
• Project finance and mining experience helpful but not a requirement.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills; hands-on and highly motivated to deliver results whilst balancing risk management.
• Able to adapt to varying styles and deliver practical advice on a time-sensitive basis.
• Self-confident team player; used to advising stakeholders on eye-to-eye level, do not shy away from conflict, and willing to defend your position when challenged.
• Open minded fast learner; ability to think ‘outside the box’ and collaborate successfully with cross functional, global teams and balancing autonomy with global collaboration.
• Proven collaborative and relationship management skills; ability to lead by example in a high-performing team.
• Capability to prioritise tasks across multiple dynamic transactions, and a willingness to travel internationally.

Your benefits:

• Be part of a dynamic, highly qualified and motivated team of experts, contributing to the growth of a leading international commodities trading company.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive work culture that values openness, teamwork, and recognition of individual contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, with the freedom to pursue your own goals while benefiting from the expertise and support of a global team.

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