Legal Officer - German

OTC Flow B.V.; Amsterdam; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

International environment

Professional development

Free lunch

Snacks on site

Commuting covered

25 vacation days

Social events

Résumé du poste

OTC Flow B.V. in Amsterdam is seeking a Legal Officer - German to deliver comprehensive legal support across the business, with focus on German operations and compliance in European environmental markets.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, monitor German regulatory developments in energy law, and help translate strategic initiatives into compliant legal structures. The role offers a dynamic, international environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law is required; LLM preferred.
• Fluent German and English are mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years as a legal professional in relevant sectors.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with a focus on German regulation.
• Provide legal advice on German energy law, biomethane, THG quotas, and carbon markets.
• Support development of compliant legal structures across markets and cross-border matters.
• Assist in policy development and governance documentation for compliance.
• Support dispute resolution and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Handle ad hoc legal tasks to support evolving business priorities.

Connaissances

German law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Legal analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree in Law (LLM)

Description du poste

GERMAN SPEAKERS ONLY

Do you want to have a direct impact in one of the leading companies in environmental markets? Do you have what it takes to bridge the legal and trading departments? Does the idea of a joining a young, dynamic and international workplace excite you?

• Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
• Employment Type: Full-Time - Definite
• Minimum Experience: Mid-level

About us

OTC Flow is a leading broker specialized in trading across European and local renewable energy markets. We provide liquidity in virtually all financial-environmental instruments in Europe. We add value to every transaction through experience, thorough market knowledge and the drive to only close the absolute best deal in the market. OTC Flow's mission is to provide clients with best-in-class solutions for any kind of financial-environmental obligation or ambition.

About the job

We are looking for an energetic and pragmatic Legal Officer - German to deliver comprehensive legal support across the business, with a primary focus on our German operations and beyond, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contracts and minimizing legal risks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding scale-up in the environmental commodities trading sector – especially on Biomethane and Carbon Markets - where your skills will be essential in enhancing our contract management, due diligence, litigation, and compliance efforts, driving the company's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including trading agreements, NDAs, brokerage agreements and service agreements – with a focus on German regulatory frameworks
• Provide legal advice and support specifically relating to German energy law, Biomethane and THG quota regulations and carbon market, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments in Germany and advising on required actions
• Support the legal assessment and implementation of new business ideas, helping to translate strategic initiatives into compliant and actionable legal structures - across the broader markets the company operates in, with a particular focus on German regulatory and legal frameworks
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, including the preparation and maintenance of corporate governance documents
• Support in dispute resolution and coordinate any litigation or arbitration proceedings, including managing communications with external counsel in cross-border matters
• Flexibility to handle ad hoc legal and administrative tasks as needed, supporting evolving business priorities and cross-functional initiatives

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a German university; Master’s degree in Law (LLM) preferred
• Full professional fluency in German (native) and English (native or equivalent) is required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal professional, preferably with exposure to the energy, environmental commodities or financial sector
• Knowledge of or experience in the Biomethane market and/or carbon markets is a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of German civil and commercial law, contract law and regulatory compliance is preferred
• Ability to work independently and make sound, well-reasoned legal decisions while maintaining efficiency under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholders and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Candidates available to start immediately or at short notice are preferred

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Professional and international working environment.
• Unique opportunity to make a fundamental contribution to the growth of a young, successful and socially relevant company.
• Strong focus on personal and professional development.
• Free lunch with the team.
• A fridge and cabinets full of snacks to fill you up throughout the day.
• Commute expenses covered (public transport/Swap-bicycle plan etc.).
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Social events & sport activities with a fun team.