RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Legal / Compliance Remuneration: Exempt Overview The Assistant General Counsel I provides legal support to the U.S. renewable energy business team (wind, solar, and battery) in connection with the development and construction of projects in certain areas of the United States, as determined by management. This role will serve as the primary point of contact on the legal team for the applicable development team. An attorney who excels in this role will provide proactive, business-oriented counsel from initial site control until commercial operations for each project. Work will be dedicated to the provision of legal advice associated with real estate and permitting aspects of renewables development, including the drafting, negotiation, and management of a wide variety of real estate documents required for the development and construction of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities General: Paramount is the ability to see the big picture as to how real estate and permitting risks fit into the overall project lifecycle and risk review. Serve as regional or department legal lead for certain projects to support development and construction Collaborate with, delegate to, and provide mentorship to junior attorneys and other legal staff in the real estate and permitting department Proactively resolve real estate and permitting challenges by identifying practical, risk-mitigating solutions Coordinate with engineering, development, procurement, and transmission teams to align project milestones Support development team in negotiating various real estate documents and developing pragmatic resolutions Site Control Efforts: prepare forms of various real estate documents and oversee high-volume drafting Facilitate purchase of property for renewable project assets Real Estate Legal Due Diligence: manage title and survey deliverables; review title commitments and ALTA surveys; coordinate with title companies, surveyors, utilities Permitting and Approvals: identify permitting needs and ensure timely acquisition of permits across multiple jurisdictions Funding, Investment, and Divestment: support legal and business leadership to resolve risks for project readiness for construction, financing, or divestment Ensure projects are ready for divestment or tax equity investor involvement; support related diligence and documentation Job Requirements and Experience J.D. degree from a U.S. university Admission to a state bar in the United States Minimum 6 years experience as a real estate lawyer in the renewable space or related infrastructure; specific knowledge in BESS, solar and wind permitting and real estate matters; familiarity with interconnection, tax abatement, and related topics Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Adaptable and able to work in rapidly changing environments Desire to learn about the Company; goal-oriented and resourceful Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders This position is office-based in Chicago or Austin with travel to other offices and field locations Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $190,000 - $225,000. Other details and considerations may apply based on location and experience. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays; eligible employees may participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary. Apply with code 92516. For questions, contact HR: rweamericasrecruiting@rwe.com (rwece_recruiting@rwe.com) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. RWE Americas is a US-based energy company developing, constructing and operating wind, solar and battery storage projects across the United States, with a focus on responsible development and community partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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