EnBW

EnBW is one of the largest energy supply companies in Germany and Europe, with a workforce of 27,000 employees. EnBW UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW and part of EnBW's Trading division, which is EnBW's central point of access to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and international energy exchanges. The Trading division is responsible for the optimal management of the EnBW portfolio and energy trading. We support the energy transition through active marketing and management of renewable energies, PPAs, direct marketing and hydrogen supply and sales. This is an exciting time to be part of our international team, whose mission is to develop smart energy products and promote renewable energy. EnBW's trading business operates in 4 European countries; Germany, UK, Norway and Switzerland. This position is based in London and is a hybrid remote role.

• A competitive salary and a generous holiday package
• Pension contributions
• Health assessment, private medical and dental insurance
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Attractive workplace in a brand-new office

A wide range of tasks

Legal advice for the trading business is provided by the EnBW Group's legal department. Our central and decentralised colleagues provide advice on all legal issues relating to energy sales and trading. We are an energetic team that enjoys developing the best business models for and with internal clients and proactively developing legally sound, creative solutions. We are team players and close to the business, which is why we are valued and recognised as partners by our colleagues in the business. As the central point of contact for the energy trading division, you will provide comprehensive support on legal projects and complex issues at the interface between energy law and energy trading, including:

• Advising the trading business on all legal aspects of its operational and strategic business, both national and international. 
• Advising on trading activities in commodities (including power, gas, hydrogen and H2 derivatives) and the transport of these commodities - power, gas, coal, LNG and transport capacity.   
• Drafting long-term contracts, PPAs and related products such as batteries and storage, and direct to market contracts
• Advising on energy market regulation and banking supervisory issues relevant to energy trading
• Trade finance issues

Convincing Profile 

• Fully qualified lawyer (m/f/d) in the predicate area
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience (PQE) in English law or a common law jurisdiction
• (Initial) international trade experience
• Alongside your legal studies, you have a great curiosity about our internal clients' issues
• You are a go-getter who can drive matters forward. You actively seek contact with your business partners and colleagues. You meet them at eye level and always strike the right, respectful tone
• Your ability to think independently and creatively enables you to develop creative solutions and speak the right language to build bridges between the Front Office and the Legal Department.
• You are enthusiastic about new topics and current developments in the energy sector. You also enjoy working in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English
• If required, you will also play a governance role, i.e. you will be assertive and authoritative
• Able to instruct and manage external counsel and control the legal budget
• Enthusiastic about energy transition and realising ENBW's net-zero goals

About Us

EnBW's Trading business unit is the central point of access to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and on international energy exchanges. The Trading business unit is responsible for the optimal management of the EnBW portfolio, is active in the marketing of renewable energies and thus supports the Energiewende. We are also involved in future topics such as hydrogen or smart & digital trading, as well as in new supply contracts and the management of renewable energies.  EnBW's business unit Trading operates with an international team of employees from more than 30 nations, represented at 4 locations: Germany, England, Norway and Switzerland.