Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Erlangen, Germany
Legal – Legal /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
Our Culture
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
As Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) you will support the Business Unit Germany and all respective Fluence functions in managing and mastering their legal challenges, in particular on large-scale projects.
We are not only looking for someone who wants to actively live our core values but who is seeking to be a part of the team and add value in close interactions with our peers. In other words, you will be a lawyer in a broad and customer-facing role and all of us are responsible for great customer service.
The job location for this role is in Berlin or Erlangen.
Your responsibilities:
- Supporting the deal teams on complex tenders and projects during the sales phase
- Drafting and negotiating a large variety of contracts, in particular supply, EPC, service, procurement and other commercial agreements
- Supporting the delivery teams and claim managers on potential claims and disputes during the project execution phase
- Working on international corporate initiatives as well as on a wide variety of other matters that come across the table of an inhouse lawyer
Your skills & qualifications:
- Fully qualified lawyer (first and second state exam, at least “befriedigend”)
- Generalist background with at least 7 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex project agreements
- Experience in industrial equipment, construction or utility projects – experience in the renewable energy or energy storage sector is very welcomed
- Excellent judgment, both in business and interpersonal matters
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and a highly self-motivated work style
- Ability and willingness to act as lead negotiator, take responsibility and make decisions
- Impeccable ethics and commitment to compliance and safety
- Business fluency in German and English
Most Fluence people wear multiple hats. On any given day you might provide an overflow of legal support on any topic, from contracting to employment law, privacy, intellectual property, real estate, or simply corporate housekeeping.
Our benefits:
· Attractive remuneration including bonus
- 30 days annual vacation
· Flexible working time
· Company pension plan
· Kindergarten allowance taxfree (100€/kid/month)
· Culture based on values within diverse teams, open and transparent communication with a focus on DE&I
· Personal development (LinkedIn Training, inhouse training, workshops)
· Sabbatical Option
· Home office allowance
· Corporate Benefits
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.