Legal Intern

• Location(s):
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Legal Intern at RWE Clean Energy will work with industry experts, contribute to real-world projects, forge valuable connections, and grow personally and professionally in the sustainable energy sector. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Legal Services but engaging in projects from across the legal function, including M&A, real estate, compliance, and regulatory, the intern will assist with legal research, contract and lease review, M&A diligence, and corporate governance matters.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics and draft business-oriented summaries of the same
• Assist with drafting of agreements, filings, consents, corporate governance documents and other documents
• Ensure contracts adhere to legal standards
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather information
• Actively participate in legal meetings and trainings
• Assist with the implementation of new legal operations processes designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team
• Assist with the creation of training and Legal 411 videos tailored to both legal colleagues and business clients
• Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed, including taking notes during meetings and hearings, organizing legal files and similar

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Enrolled in an accredited US university Juris Doctor (JD) program
• No substantive legal experience is required; some familiarity with contract law concepts from a course or law school clinic is preferred
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• 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

This is a full-time 12-week summer internship starting the first week of June in our Austin, TX, or Chicago, IL, office.

Pay range:The base hourly range for this position in Illinois for undergraduates is $25.00-$35.00 an hour, and for graduates is $30.00--$40.00.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.

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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.