Senior legal counsel - real estate law

To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term (12 months)

Join RWE’s international offshore wind business and use your real estate expertise to deliver high-profile, complex renewable energy projects. You will provide commercial, solution-oriented legal advice, primarily supporting projects and assets in England and Wales.

About the role

• Provide timely, practical legal advice on real estate matters across the offshore wind portfolio.
• Manage offshore real estate transactions from initial instruction through to completion, engaging external legal advisers where required.
• Negotiate and complete agreements and leases covering offshore land assets, onshore cable routes, substations, service buildings and port facilities.
• Advise projects throughout development, construction, operations, OFTO asset divestment and end-of-life activities.
• Work closely with UK stakeholders across development, construction, operations, M&A and finance.
• Collaborate across RWE Renewables’ international business to deliver a holistic and streamlined legal service.
• Manage external law firms to ensure that scope, fees, service quality and value meet business needs.
• Develop practical, tailored legal solutions for bespoke and complex transactions.

Job requirements and experience

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales.
• At least 5 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in non-contentious real estate.
• Experience gained in-house, at a top-tier law firm or within a specialist real estate or energy practice.
• Strong expertise in offshore wind real estate development, title investigation, site acquisitions, site assembly and cable route work.
• Sound knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, access agreements, freehold acquisitions, easements, wayleaves, covenants and asset management.
• Experience in corporate support, real estate finance, joint ventures and co-operation agreements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, external expenditure and legal advisers effectively.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills, combined with a commercial, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach in time-sensitive environments.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in port-related matters from a landlord or tenant perspective.
• Experience in offshore work involving The Crown Estate.
• Knowledge of planning and consenting processes.
• Experience in acquiring and vesting land through compulsory purchase powers and related procedures.
• Knowledge of Irish real estate matters.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93820, application period: 18/11/2026. Any questions? Contact HR: Dennis Mielke, Dennis.Mielke@rwe.com. We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. #LI-DM1 We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow. Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors and one exciting trip Offshore.