Senior Legal Counsel - Germany (m/f/d)
About the job
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Fluence seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to manage complex legal challenges on large-scale energy storage projects in Germany. Must have 7+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex project agreements, particularly in industrial equipment, construction, or utilities. Experience in renewable energy or energy storage is highly valued. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.
We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
As Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) you will support the Business Unit Germany and all respective Fluence functions in managing and mastering their legal challenges, in particular on large-scale projects.
We are not only looking for someone who wants to actively live our core values but who is seeking to be a part of the team and add value in close interactions with our peers. In other words, you will be a lawyer in a broad and customer-facing role and all of us are responsible for great customer service.
The job location for this role is in Berlin or Erlangen.
Your responsibilities:
- Supporting the deal teams on complex tenders and projects during the sales phase
- Drafting and negotiating a large variety of contracts, in particular supply, EPC, service, procurement and other commercial agreements
- Supporting the delivery teams and claim managers on potential claims and disputes during the project execution phase
- Working on international corporate initiatives as well as on a wide variety of other matters that come across the table of an inhouse lawyer
Your skills & qualifications:
- Fully qualified lawyer (first and second state exam, at least “befriedigend”)
- Generalist background with at least 7 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex project agreements
- Experience in industrial equipment, construction or utility projects – experience in the renewable energy or energy storage sector is very welcomed
- Excellent judgment, both in business and interpersonal matters
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and a highly self-motivated work style
- Ability and willingness to act as lead negotiator, take responsibility and make decisions
- Impeccable ethics and commitment to compliance and safety
- Business fluency in German and English
Most Fluence people wear multiple hats. On any given day you might provide an overflow of legal support on any topic, from contracting to employment law, privacy, intellectual property, real estate, or simply corporate housekeeping.
Our benefits:
· Attractive remuneration including bonus
- 30 days annual vacation
· Flexible working time
· Company pension plan
· Kindergarten allowance taxfree (100€/kid/month)
· Culture based on values within diverse teams, open and transparent communication with a focus on DE&I
· Personal development (LinkedIn Training, inhouse training, workshops)
· Sabbatical Option
· Home office allowance
· Corporate Benefits
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
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