Legal Advisor

CGS; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing company in environmental commodities & sustainability is seeking a Legal Advisor in Berlin. The role involves drafting contracts, ensuring compliance, and advising on legal matters in a collaborative hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a legal qualification, fluency in German and English, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Annual learning and development budget

Sustainable mobility incentives

Health and well-being support

Office perks including snacks and team events

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in contract negotiation, preferably in sustainability.
• Fluency in German and English; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and GDPR.

Aufgaben

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, focusing on German-speaking markets.
• Advise on compliance and regulatory frameworks for renewable energy.
• Represent the organization in legal negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Compliance

Data Protection (GDPR)

Contract Law

Communication

Ausbildung

Legal Qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Advisor (f/m/d)

Location: Berlin (Hybrid)

Employment type: Full-time Start date: As soon as possible

Our client is a fast-growing company in the environmental commodities and sustainability advisory space is seeking a Legal Advisor to support its international operations. This role will focus on ensuring compliance across business activities, particularly within the D/A/CH region, while supporting the structuring and negotiation of commercial agreements. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to climate action and business growth through legal expertise.

Location: Berlin (Hybrid) Employment type: Full-time Start date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including sales and purchase agreements, brokerage contracts, NDAs, and service-level agreements—with a primary focus on German-speaking markets.
• Advise internal teams on a variety of legal topics, including compliance, data protection (GDPR), employment law, and corporate legal matters.
• Ensure the organization remains up to date with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks affecting renewable energy and climate commodity markets.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational departments to structure transactions and ensure the efficient execution of deals.
• Represent the organization in legal negotiations with external partners, balancing risk while maintaining strong client relationships.

Your Profile

• Holds a legal qualification and brings a minimum of 2 years' full-time experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts—preferably within the renewable energy or sustainability sector.
• Native or business-level fluency in both German and English is required. Proficiency in additional European languages (especially Spanish) is considered a plus.
• Strong knowledge of contract and commercial law, with additional expertise in data protection law (e.g., GDPR) being an advantage.
• Familiarity with environmental markets and associated instruments—such as Guarantees of Origin (GoOs), Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Biomethane, and Carbon Credits—is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously, balancing accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in evaluating legal risks while aligning decisions with broader business priorities.

What’s Offered

• A modern, pet-friendly office located in a spacious loft along the canal in Berlin Kreuzberg.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote days and “workation” options, within a collaborative office-first culture.
• A mission-driven organization that empowers employees to act as sustainability ambassadors and drive meaningful change.
• A diverse, international team culture with flat hierarchies and a strong sense of ownership across all roles.
• Annual learning and development budget, supported by internal training sessions and workshops.
• Sustainable mobility incentives, including a Deutschland Ticket for nationwide eco-friendly travel and a bike-to-work program.
• Health and well-being support through a city-wide gym membership and access to mental health services via a trusted partner.
• Office perks such as snacks, drinks, team events, and opportunities to engage in purposeful volunteering initiatives.