Legal Counsel dfm

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible full time / part time permanent

Your future plans

You are interested in the energy trading business Diving deep in the German energy legislation inspires you as much as providing hands-on ad-hoc advice to a fast-pacing international business You enjoy working in a motivated and dynamic team Then come join us we cannot wait to get to know you!

Our Commercial Asset Optimisation Power & Commodity Solutions Legal team at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST) advises on all legal issues related to RWESTs power asset optimisation and supply business in Germany and Continental Europe. We are based in Essen embedded in a highly international environment with an open collaborative culture. Our work is rarely routine: we support our commercial colleagues on complex and challenging topics and play an active role in making the energy transition happen and keeping RWEST fit for the future.

• Advise our sales business on all questions of German and European energy law (e.g. EnWG EEG) as well as distribution law
• Counsel various stakeholders on German and continental European legal matters relating to the commercial electricity business including relevant products and (system) services
• Actively draft review and negotiate all kind of legal documentation and develop new contractual approaches and solutions that support the energy transition
• Provide proactive solution-oriented legal support to traders sales and other support functions
• Contribute to our department internal initiative to further develop and implement ideas and concepts for standardisation digitalisation and modern effective ways of working

Your powerful skills

• Fully qualified German lawyer with above-average exam results
• Strong interest in commercial topics and the ability to quickly understand complex business models and work closely with commercial and support functions
• Ability to find pragmatic risk-appropriate solutions to challenging questions and working with demanding internal clients
• Openness to new perspectives and enthusiasm for driving the digitalisation of legal work at RWEST; you may not be a digital native but you are keen to lean and try new tools
• A team player who feels comfortable in an open-minded relaxed yet dynamic environment and who is also confident managing tasks independently
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Very good communication skills in German and English both spoken and written

Advantageous but not a must

• Several years of relevant professional experience in the energy sector

• Knowledge of the RWE Group and the business of RWEST

What we value most is passion willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. But if you dont meet all our above requirements and you still think you are the perfect candidate for us: Then apply anyway and convince us of your potential!

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST finding the right person for the job is our top priority and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Our offer

We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. Thats why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWEST we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential. Also our offer includes the following perks:

• Become part of a very dynamic committed and motivated team and the RWE Legal Community
• Room for new ideas and creativity as well as the possibility to pursue own targets
• Professional and personal development opportunities in an international working environment
• Flat hierarchies and the opportunity to directly interact with different commercial departments and senior management
• Attractive & performance-oriented compensation as well as mobile and hybrid working
• At our state-of-the-art campus in Essen we offer you a variety of additional benefits such as a free fitness centre child care on-site barista & restaurants and a company doctor
• Company pension scheme

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Any questionsContact HR: Pia König Contact Business: Barbara Westermann

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

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender disability nationality ethnic and social origin religion/belief age sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the worlds energy markets. Headquartered in Essen Germany the company operates one of Europes largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity gas commodities and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWEs power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by addition legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany contributing to a secure energy supply.