Legal Counsel - (International) Contract Law, Commercial & General Civil Law (f/m/d)

 Our Legal & Compliance team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Uniper`s business units when managing the day-to-day operation of our asset fleet including power plants, gas storages and other infrastructure as well as to the support functions within the Uniper Group in the area of general civil-, contract- and commercial law
• Collaborate closely with technical and commercial departments within the Uniper Group and provide legal advice on ongoing relations with customers and suppliers. This includes drafting, negotiating, and advising on contracts including developing standard contract templates
• Provide legal support on real estate matters and for Uniper’s central Procurement regarding the general terms and conditions as well as the tendering processes and negotiations with the suppliers and customers
• Manage litigation proceedings including selecting and steering external legal counsel, if required.
• Offer legal training for Uniper’s business and support functions
• Coordinate with all members of the business (across the globe) in helping to resolve the day-to-day legal issues of the global energy business and Uniper´s energy transition journey

Your profile

• Qualified German lawyer with strong academic credentials
• Experienced in legal work, in particular drafting of and negotiating various types of contracts
• Fluent both in German and English language
• Relevant experience, either in-house or private practice
• Good understanding of commercial, technical and political contexts with commercial focus and clear solution orientation
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, judgment, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take the lead and work independently on any responsibilities within the job description
• Focused, well organised, team orientated and adaptable personality
• Collaborative way of working
• Credible and trusted lawyer who is able to build strong relationships at all levels of the business and with all internal and external stakeholders, acting as an objective and impartial adviser

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.