Unclassified - San Francisco, CA
posted 5 months ago
As a Legal Counsel within the Corporate & Transactions Law team at RWE Offshore Wind, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the US Offshore Wind business. This position is based in either San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA, and is designed for a qualified candidate who will be the second Transactions lawyer in the US team. You will collaborate closely with a small team of approximately 5-7 other legal professionals, providing comprehensive legal support across various corporate, procurement, and regulatory matters. Your primary responsibilities will include offering legal guidance for corporate activities, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and partnerships, ensuring that all legal aspects are meticulously managed and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. In your day-to-day role, you will be the first point of contact for legal matters within the Offshore Wind team, working in conjunction with departments such as Development, Finance, and External Relations. You will be responsible for negotiating and managing joint venture agreements, overseeing legal matters related to project development, and advising senior management on legal risks associated with claims and disputes. Additionally, you will drive standardization and process improvement initiatives within the team, ensuring that legal support is efficient and effective. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate and transactional law, particularly in the context of large-scale infrastructure projects. While experience in renewable energy, especially offshore wind, is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite. You will need to demonstrate a practical approach to legal issues, focusing on finding viable business solutions in a fast-paced environment. This role also requires a willingness to travel, particularly to Boston at least once a month, and potentially to other locations in Europe for project-related matters.