Legal Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions D

Legal Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions d/f/m

Location(s): Essen, NW, DE, 45141

RWE AG

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

About the role

• Contribute to strategic M&A transactions across the RWE Group.
• Participate in and lead contract negotiations for international transactions and projects.
• Prepare and present decision papers for the executive management.
• Draft and review key transaction documents in the M&A environment (e. g. Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Shareholders' Agreements, Term Sheets, LoI, and Due Diligence Reports).
• Coordinate and manage all involved business functions as well as external advisors.
• Support project management activities and post-merger integration efforts in close collaboration with Controlling, Finance, M&A, and Legal teams.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects.

Job requirements and experience

• Qualified lawyer, ideally with two German law degrees with honours or equivalent international qualifications.
• At least three years of professional experience in M&A/ corporate law, ideally in an international company or with a comparable law firm.
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in the energy industry.
• A high level of commitment and dedication as well as decisiveness and outstanding analytical skills are essential.
• Structured and efficient working style, with the ability to perform well under tight deadlines.
• Strong cross-functional mindset, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and diplomatic approach, in addition to displaying finely honed negotiating skills.
• Proactive in driving and supporting change initiatives.
• Experience in the digitalization of legal and business processes, particularly in the use of AI-powered tools and legal technology solutions.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

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