Legal Counsel - Renewable PPAs, Global Trading(m/w/x)

Location: Düsseldorf, DE, 40221 Country/Region: DE Contract type: Working hours: Full time Job Req ID: 88081 Compensation: # Legal Counsel - Renewable PPAs, Global Trading (f/m/d) Our Global Trading Law team is looking for YOU! **Your responsibilities** * 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 * Lead the negotiation and administration of master trading agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET) or other Renewable PPA documentation * Collaborate closely with the commercial and risk functions within the Uniper Group and assist in the development, drafting and negotiation of structured commodities transactions * Provide legal support in the coordination and setting up of internal structures and processes and assist with drafting and implementation of internal agreements * Assist in the identification, assessment and monitoring of current and emerging regulatory and compliance issues impacting the business * 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** * Fully qualified attorney or transactional attorney (Wirtschaftsjurist) with strong academic credentials required * Preferably relevant experience with Renewable PPAs in various European jurisdictions * Multiple years of experience advising on and negotiating master trading agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET) required * Preferably multiple years of experience advising clients in structured commodity trading transactions, in particular power and natural gas * Specific experience with REMIT, MiFID, EMIR and/or Dodd Frank preferred * Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, judgment, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills * Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment * Ability to take the lead and work independently on any responsibilities within the job description * Excellent verbal and written command of the English language is essential; German language skills very helpful * Focused, well organised, team orientated and agile personality * Collaborative way of working * 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. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: **Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:** * Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job * Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office) * Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service **Mobility:** * Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) * E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations **Health offers:** * Flu vaccination * Preventive health services * Employee assistance program **Company pension:** * Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system * Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching **Trainings:** * Lifelong training * 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! **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.