Legal Counsel - Renewable PPAs, Global Trading (f/m/d)

Uniper; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An internationally operating company is seeking a fully qualified attorney to join their Global Trading Law team. This role involves providing legal support for the commodities business, focusing on Renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). You will lead negotiations, collaborate with various teams, and help navigate regulatory issues while working in a flexible and supportive environment. The company values diversity and offers numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements, health-related perks, and a commitment to employee development. Join this innovative firm and help shape the future of energy supply!

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Modern ergonomic workplace equipment

Sabbaticals and part-time options

Car and bike leasing offers

E-car charging stations

Flu vaccination

Preventive health services

Employee assistance program

Employer-funded pension contributions

Lifelong training and coaching

Qualifikationen

• Strong academic credentials and experience in energy law required.
• Experience with Renewable PPAs and structured commodity trading preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal support for global commodities business and Renewable PPA structures.
• Negotiate and administer master trading agreements and internal agreements.

Kenntnisse

Legal expertise in energy commodities

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple initiatives

Fluent in English

German language skills

Ausbildung

Fully qualified attorney or transactional attorney

Tools

Master trading agreements (ISDA, EFET)

Renewable PPA documentation

Jobbeschreibung

Our Global Trading Law team 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

1. Provide legal support to Uniper’s global commodities business by delivering expert advice and guidance regarding derivative and physical transactions in a wide range of energy commodities, with main focus on Renewable PPA structures
2. Lead the negotiation and administration of master trading agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET) or other Renewable PPA documentation
3. Collaborate closely with the commercial and risk functions within the Uniper Group and assist in the development, drafting and negotiation of structured commodities transactions
4. Provide legal support in the coordination and setting up of internal structures and processes and assist with drafting and implementation of internal agreements
5. Assist in the identification, assessment and monitoring of current and emerging regulatory and compliance issues impacting the business
6. Coordinate with all members of the business (across the globe) in helping to resolve the day-to-day legal issues of the global trading business and Uniper´s energy transition journey

Your profile

1. Fully qualified attorney or transactional attorney (Wirtschaftsjurist) with strong academic credentials required
2. Preferably relevant experience with Renewable PPAs in various European jurisdictions
3. Multiple years of experience advising on and negotiating master trading agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET) required
4. Preferably multiple years of experience advising clients in structured commodity trading transactions, in particular power and natural gas
5. Specific experience with REMIT, MiFID, EMIR and/or Dodd Frank preferred
6. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, judgment, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills
7. Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment
8. Ability to take the lead and work independently on any responsibilities within the job description
9. Excellent verbal and written command of the English language is essential; German language skills very helpful
10. Focused, well organised, team orientated and agile personality
11. Collaborative way of working
12. 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

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

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

Mobility:

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

Health offers:

1. Flu vaccination
2. Preventive health services
3. Employee assistance program

Company pension:

1. Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
2. Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

1. Lifelong training
2. 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: [e-mail]

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Job information

Contract type: Unlimited

Working Hours: Full time

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.