EGC Energie- und Gebäudetechnik-Control GmbH & Co. KG develops and manages energy solutions for residential, commercial and other properties across Germany. As a family-owned company, it combines building-energy expertise with consulting and operational services, including decentralized energy supply, heat contracting, on-site heat and power generation, network operation, energy delivery and ongoing technical management. Its work supports housing companies, real estate investors and other business customers in improving energy efficiency, meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining reliable long-term building operations.
Junior Legal Counsel - Dusseldorf Hybrid
Join EGC Energie- und Gebäudetechnik-Control GmbH & Co. KG as a Junior Legal Counsel supporting commercial contracts, legal advice, compliance, and risk management in a hybrid role in Dusseldorf.
Description
- Advise the company on legal matters arising from its daily operations
- Review, revise, and prepare contracts and other legal documents
- Support supply, service, procurement, sales, confidentiality, framework, and project agreements
- Help business teams implement contractual obligations
- Take part in negotiations with customers, suppliers, service providers, and other commercial partners
- Provide guidance on civil, commercial, and corporate law
- Evaluate legal exposure and develop recommended courses of action
- Update contract templates, standard provisions, internal policies, and Legal Tech workflows
- Organize legal records, track key deadlines, and document legal guidance systematically
- Assist with compliance, data protection, corporate actions, disputes, and claims management
- Coordinate with external law firms
- Gradually manage advisory matters independently and take on broader responsibility
Requirements
- A completed degree in law, business law, or a comparable legal discipline
- Some practical experience in an in-house legal team, law firm, audit firm, or similar setting is preferred
- Background in contract, commercial, corporate law, or commercial contracting is helpful but not essential
- A strong grasp of business and commercial considerations
- Motivation to deliver practical, commercially focused legal guidance
- Ability to assess legal questions methodically and explain conclusions clearly
- Very strong written and spoken German
- Good to very good written and spoken English
- A precise, organized, and solution-focused working style
- Fast learning ability and sound professional judgment
- Openness to learning new legal fields and business models
- Clear communication, collaborative working habits, and a confident presence
- A strong sense of accountability, integrity, and confidentiality
- Reliable, pragmatic performance when working under time constraints
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional and personal growth
- 30 days of vacation based on a five-day workweek
- Flexible working hours
- Remote-work option
- Additional company health insurance
- Health and wellness programs
- JobRad bicycle leasing
- Planned subsidies for public transportation
- Free parking at company sites
- Regular company gatherings and team events
- Corporate Benefits program with numerous offers
- Employee participation program