Construction & Procurement AGC I

RWE•Austin, TX

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join its in-house legal team and support renewable energy and emerging technology businesses. The role provides legal counsel across the development, construction, and operation of wind, solar, battery storage, microgrid, and flexible generation projects, as well as data center businesses, including behind-the-meter and hyperscaler-facing projects. The AGC works directly with business stakeholders and outside counsel on complex procurement, construction, and operations matters, negotiating contracts, protecting commercial value, and addressing operational issues such as warranty claims and contract enforcement. The position anticipates and mitigates legal risk and translates contractual issues into actionable commercial advice. It partners closely with engineering teams to turn technology and innovation initiatives—including data centers and microgrids—into contracts that enable the business to pursue opportunities in a rapidly advancing industry. This is an office-based position with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas office and field locations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states and has a workforce of 2,000 employees. The company develops, constructs, and operates wind, solar, and battery storage projects, and describes its culture as centered on courage, impact, collaboration, continuous learning, ownership, resilience, and inclusion.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited university.
At least 6 years of experience, or 4 years with specific experience working on complex construction projects and/or related procurement in a law firm or an energy or large infrastructure company.
Licensed and in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
An enabler mindset, with the ability to find workable paths for novel deal structures while protecting company interests.
Strong commercial and business judgment, business acumen, and ability to translate legal issues into viable business solutions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and lead and influence without formal authority.
Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize deliverables, and meet deadlines independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivation, problem-solving instincts, coachability, and responsiveness to feedback and direction.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as SharePoint and Teams.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Legal knowledge and experience in construction work and large-scale energy projects.
Experience or demonstrated interest working with engineering teams on new technology, intellectual property, and innovation initiatives in the renewable energy industry.
Litigation or dispute management experience.
Experience using AI tools or CLM platforms in a legal practice setting.
Demonstrated proficiency in AI applications, such as chat-based assistants and CLMs, and experience embedding them into legal workflows.
Genuine curiosity about new technology and emerging asset classes, including data centers, microgrids, and storage.
Genuine interest in the company and its growth in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead legal counsel on complex procurement and construction matters across renewable energy and emerging technologies, advising on project procurement, construction, and operations.
Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and construction contracts, including turbine supply, balance of plant, EPC and turnkey, major equipment and component purchase, and service agreements, along with exhibits and ancillary documents.
Negotiate commercial terms for non-project-based goods and services.
Provide legal guidance on operations and maintenance and long-term service agreements, including transition-to-operations and warranty periods.
Support management of pre-litigation disputes, warranty claims, and change orders, and coordinate handoff to the Litigation team when matters become formal disputes.
Manage outside counsel on procurement and construction matters and review their work for accuracy, efficiency, and value.
Provide legal support on HSE, R&D, intellectual property, IT, tax, and insurance matters arising within procurement and construction workstreams.
Draft and negotiate IRA requirements, tariff and FEOC clauses, and related regulatory provisions.
Anticipate and address legal risks in construction and procurement workstreams and develop strategies to prevent disputes and reduce risk.
Collaborate with Procurement, Pre-Construction, Project Execution, Tax, Credit, Accounting, and Insurance stakeholders to develop contract strategies aligned with commercial goals.
Partner with engineering teams to translate technology and innovation initiatives, including data center and microgrid development, into actionable contracts.
Provide project-specific legal support to Project Execution teams, project managers, Project Operations, and O&M personnel.