(Senior) Legal Counsel (m/w/d)

Role Summary

We are not the local electricity provider around the corner. We are the global EnerTech company that will revolutionize the energy market. Our goal is no less than to make the energy needed globally 100% sustainable. Global, agile and future-oriented, we are changing the energy market for the better with new technology.

Our green electricity tariffs are just the basis. We have been installing complete heat pump solutions with our own specialists since 2022. We are also actively working on the nationwide introduction of smart meters, electromobility solutions and our own electricity generation from wind and solar energy.

However, we cannot do this alone, we need you! Become part of our team and challenge the status quo. With energy that is good for the planet and good for your karma. 💚 Find your dream job now and become part of the energy revolution from Octopus Energy Germany.

For our legal team in Munich, we are looking for a committed personality who is willing to take responsibility for a wide range of legal issues, to actively shape contracts and to provide legal support for the further development of our German Octopus Energy companies.

Your future tasks

• You work closely with the Head of Legal DE on the legal support of the different business areas
• You create, check and negotiate national and international contracts, especially in the area of energy and sales partnerships
• You develop and optimize your own terms and conditions as well as legally compliant contract templates
• You advise internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal issues
• You support the establishment and further development of legal structures within the German Octopus Energy companies

Requirements

• Business law degree (LL.M.) or completion of the 1st or 2nd state examination
• You have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in German and European private commercial law (e.g. BGB, HGB)
• Experience in the energy industry is an advantage
• T-Shape: Broad expertise in several legal areas is an advantage
• You have a high degree of personal responsibility and carry out your tasks independently
• You have high communication skills, both written and oral
• You have very good knowledge of German and English. Other European foreign languages are an advantage
• You are a problem solver and think outside of established patterns

Benefits

✅ Discounts & precautions

• Octopus Energy Group Ltd. stock options
• Discounted conditions for our electricity and gas tariffs
• Monthly subsidy for local transport tickets
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Discounted bike leasing
• Company pension scheme
• Travel sustainably with our e-car leasing

✅ Family

• Advice and support with childcare via HeyNanny
• Monthly allowance for child care
• Parental allowance bonus: We top up your parental allowance for 3 months so that you can enjoy your parental leave more relaxed

✅ Sports & Health

• Additional payments for fitness offers via Wellpass
• Promote your mental well-being with our partner Open Up

✅ Learning & continuing education

• Attractive further training opportunities and advancement opportunities
• Free language courses via Busuu

✅ Extra goodies

• Voucher for your birthday
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• Ready to revolutionize the energy market with us? Tell us why exactly you should support us. Send us your CV and everything we should know using our online form. We look forward to seeing you!
• Do you find the position really exciting, but are unsure whether you meet all the required skills 100%? Please don't hesitate to apply anyway!
• P.S.: Octopuses come in all colors, shapes and sizes. We look forward to employees of all genders, ages, sexual identities, origins, religions and beliefs, with and without disabilities. Only one thing matters to us: you fit in with us and are eager to make a difference.