(Senior) Legal Counsel – Software & Energy Products

Sungrow Europe; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading green tech company in Munich is seeking a (Senior) Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on software development licensing and compliance with German and EU laws. The ideal candidate is fully qualified to practice law in Germany, with at least 5 years of experience in commercial IT/software or energy law. Responsibilities include supporting corporate governance, developing policies, and representing the company before authorities. Join us to shape the future of green energy in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial IT/software or energy law.
• Strong knowledge of German and EU laws relevant to software and energy sectors.
• Independent pragmatic approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on software development licensing and data protection.
• Ensure compliance with laws and represent the company before authorities.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support corporate governance and maintain statutory company records.
• Develop internal policies and deliver compliance training.

Kenntnisse

Legal advice on software development licensing

Compliance with German and EU laws

Ability to draft and negotiate contracts

German C1 level

English C1 level

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Fully qualified to practice law in Germany (Volljurist/in)

Jobbeschreibung

Hallo und herzlich willkommen! We have an exciting opportunity for you as our next (Senior) Legal Counsel in Germany (Munich preferred). Curious about what this role entails? Let's dive in:

• Provide legal advice on software development licensing, SaaS data protection, IP and energy sector regulations in Germany and the EU.
• Ensure compliance with German and EU laws including energy law, cybersecurity, IT security and competition law; represent the company before authorities when needed.
• Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic mitigation strategies for products, partnerships and business initiatives.
• Support corporate governance, liaise with external advisors and maintain statutory company records.
• Develop internal policies, standard documentation and deliver compliance training for staff.

Your profile

That sounded great, right? To make sure you feel confident and happy in this role, it would be fantastic if you bring the following background:

• Fully qualified to practice law in Germany (Volljurist/in or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience in commercial IT/software or energy law, ideally in a tech‑driven or regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of German and EU laws relevant to software and energy sectors, including GDPR.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts.
• German and English C1 level (spoken and written).
• Independent pragmatic approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and proactive attitude.

Why us

Join our dynamic Legal team, the backbone of compliance and innovation at NeuVergeTron (Sister company of Sungrow)! We work closely with product software and energy experts to ensure legal security while driving the energy transition forward. If you're passionate about technology sustainability and want to shape the future of green energy in a fast‑paced international environment, this is the place for you.

About us

We are a green tech company young creative minds. We are fighting every day to make our mission happen Clean Power for All! With 870 GW of clean power presently installed worldwide we are on the road to success. Founded in 1997, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters, with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility‑scale commercial, industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, EV charging solutions, and renewable hydrogen production systems.

Senior Legal Counsel Software Energy Products • Munich, Bavaria, Germany