Legal Counsel

This position is limited to 12 month. If you do not meet every requirement but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You are welcome to send us your application in English.

Your tasks

As Legal Counsel, you will join a team of 15 dedicated lawyers supporting EEX Group's registry business and related activities. This position is offered as a one-year parental leave replacement and provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and international environment at the intersection of law, energy markets, and sustainability. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives strengthen our team – your ideas and expertise will make a real impact.

In this role, your primary focus will be on French law, particularly (renewable) energy law in the European context, with a strong emphasis on the legal framework of registries for energy related certificates such as Guarantees of Origin (GoO). You will provide legal advice to our registry business and corporate bodies, ensuring compliance with French and European laws and regulations. You will support the business units in their correspondence with competent authorities as well as their discussions within the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB). Your responsibilities will include monitoring legal and regulatory developments in France and at the European and international level – such as the French Energy Code, AIB standards, and other relevant energy regulations. You will contribute to consultations, implementation projects and public procurement procedures. You will assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents in French and English and support strategic initiatives related to registry operations. Working languages will be English and French. This position offers the opportunity to build and/or deepen your knowledge of renewable energy law and its interaction with European energy market structures. We actively support your professional development through targeted training programs and encourage continuous learning.

At EEX Group, collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of our culture. We foster an environment where ideas are shared openly, and everyone is encouraged to grow professionally and personally. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone contributes and thrives.

You bring along

• Completed master's degree in law (fully qualified lawyer, CAPA, or comparable is a plus)
• Initial experience or strong interest in French energy and renewable energy law as well as the European regulatory frameworks
• Willingness to deepen your knowledge in these and other fields of law
• Ability to draft and review legal documents in French and English
• Interest in and commitment to professional development and participation in training
• Independent, open-minded, precise, and solution-oriented way of working within a team and across departments
• Full professional proficiency in French and English; German is a plus

Why join us?

• Attractive salary package and benefits
• Flexible mobile working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• Investment in your development through dedicated learning and training opportunities
• A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group
• A unique opportunity to gain experience in the growing and evolving energy industry

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