RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH
To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent
Your role
Provide legal support to Joint Venture, M&A and Project Finance transactions as well as all corporate and finance law matters in the area of renewable energy in Germany and internationally, with a focus on onshore wind and photovoltaic
Your future plans
- Work on exciting renewables joint venture, M&A and project finance transactions as well as corporate projects, including acquisition and divestment projects, partnering joint ventures as well as restructuring projects, in Germany and internationally, focusing on onshore wind and photovoltaic projects
- As a Legal Counsel take over the role of lead lawyer for these transactions
- Advise the business on all transactional legal matters of M&A and project finance transactions, including drafting and negotiation of related documentation
- Provide support on all matters of corporate and financing law in Germany and abroad
- Work across the international RWE Renewables' business, alongside other members of the RWE Renewables international Legal Team and engage with other support functions to deliver a holistic and streamlined service to the business of RWE Renewables
- Manage organizational and coordination tasks, incl. process optimization, with a very high degree of complexity with independent professional decision-making competence, especially in the area of asset / share acquisition, due diligences, JV services and management as well a corporate and finance law matters
- Advise the business on day to day matters, including operation of joint venture partnerships and post-acquisition integration
- If needed, engage, coordinate and steer external legal advisors
- Provide support (including liaising with external counsel) in related dispute resolution situations
Your profile
- Graduated in law with distinction and qualified as solicitor in Germany
- At least 5 years / 10 years of working experience with M&A transactions and corporate law in an international law firm or company
- Extensive commercial and technical understanding
- Very good organizational, analytical and communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset
- Customer-orientation and consulting skills as well as negotiating skills
- High level of engagement; enjoy working in an international team including travel
- High flexibility and ability to work professionally and accurately under pressure
- Very good command of English and German is essential; capability of conducting negotiations in a further EU-language is beneficial

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Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 80885, application deadline 13/07/2023.
Any questions? Please reach out to Vanessa Binsch at vanessa.binsch@rwe.com
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We look forward to receiving your application!
As one of the world’s leading companies in the renewable energy space in Europe and Australia, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is proud to be paving the way for a greener future. We’ve got over 1,400 employees, all developing and promoting renewable energies across 12 countries. They specialise in the construction of onshore wind turbines, solar plants, and battery storage systems. And they all share the desire to redefine how millions access energy.
We’re well set to hit our 50 GW by 2030 target, and go climate neutral by 2040. That’s thanks to our community of experts currently building Europe and Australia’s largest onshore wind farms – as well as a pipeline of exciting projects across solar and PV. And the focus isn’t just on harnessing clean energy – but also the new technologies that can push our GWh ever higher.
Now, we’re looking for more people with the skills and ambition to drive the energy transition. Join RWE Renewables Europe & Australia.
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