Assistant General Counsel

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$183,000-$275,000

About This Job


Assistant General Counsel

Location(s):

San Diego, CA, US, 92101
San Francisco, CA, US, n/a
Valhalla, NY, US, 10595
Chicago, IL, US, 60654

Austin, TX, US, 78701

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent



Functional area: Legal / Compliance


Remuneration: Exempt

The Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate and Permitting Law will provide legal support for the North American renewable energy business team (BESS, wind & solar) in connection with the development, construction, repowering, and operation of renewable energy projects in the western U.S.


Role Responsibilities:

Provide legal support for the North American renewable energy business team (BESS, wind & solar) in connection with the development, construction, repowering, and operation of renewable energy projects in the western U.S.
Work will be dedicated to the provision of legal advice associated with land use, permitting, and real estate topics in connection with the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. Work will include (a) drafting and negotiating lease agreements, co-tenancy agreements, shared facilities agreements, and crossing agreements; (b) review of title documents, resolution of title issues, negotiation of title insurance policies (c) working with development and local, state and federal agencies on topics related to permitting, land use, and zoning. The position will require the ability to work with support staff and developers, collaboratively, utilizing land management database software, including interface,and provide support to the Company’s developers in the acquisition of land rights in the development of renewable energy projects.
Will manage a team of lawyer(s) and paralegals that support the West region while also having their own project portfolio to manage as an independent contributor.
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, thus an understanding of interconnection, energy marketing, environmental, regulatory, and procurement topics are all necessary to be successful in this role.
Position requires (a) close alignment and cooperation with the Company’s Legal Department’s teams in Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California, (b) close alignment with the business partners that the Legal Department supports, and (c) demonstrated ability to apply a practical rather than theoretical focus to legal issues with a view to finding viable business solutions to those legal issues


Job Requirements and Experiences:

J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from a U.S. university
Admission to a state bar in the United States
Minimum 10 years’ experience as a real estate lawyer in the renewable space. Successful candidates are (i) required to have specific legal knowledge and experience in BESS, solar, and wind permitting and real estate matters, and (ii) preferably have experience in some or all of the following areas: energy transmission, interconnection agreements, negotiation of tax abatement agreements, and special use permits.
Industry experience: energy-related businesses in the U.S., with particular emphasis on legal work associated with the development, construction and operation of renewable energy and/or independent power projects.
The foregoing requirements are subject to change, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply or reapply for available positions. Hiring Manager may consider applicants with greater or lesser experience than that specified in the foregoing requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Strong leadership and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $183,000 - $275,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.


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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.



Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89717 .


Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com


We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.


As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.


Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.


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