DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH
DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH
11 – 50 Employees
EnergyGovernment
DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH is a federal German energy company responsible for operating and marketing capacity at LNG import terminals. Its activities include floating storage and regasification units in Brunsbüttel and Wilhelmshaven, as well as development of the Stade terminal project. By providing LNG regasification services and making terminal capacity available to market participants through platforms such as PRISMA, DET supports gas supply security in Germany and Europe. The company coordinates terminal operations with experienced on-site partners and serves as a central state contact for LNG regasification and related terminal matters.

Legal Counsel, Energy Law, Compliance and Data Protection

Advise Germany’s LNG terminal operator on contracts, corporate governance, compliance and data protection. Counsel teams on complex energy and commercial law matters.

Description

  • Contribute to DET’s Legal Department.
  • Act as the legal contact for DET stakeholders.
  • Analyze legal issues, prepare opinions and respond to business-unit inquiries on civil and administrative law.
  • Handle complex commercial, energy and civil law matters.
  • Review and negotiate domestic and international agreements, especially in the energy sector.
  • Oversee corporate governance and corporate-law matters.
  • Manage external counsel, including costs and quality.
  • Help establish, assess and improve compliance and data protection management systems.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and prepare risk reports.
  • Develop and deliver training on compliance, data protection and energy law.
  • Manage contracts and track performance, deadlines and risks.

Requirements

  • Qualified German lawyer who has passed the First and Second State Examinations in Law, each with at least a satisfactory grade.
  • At least three to five years of professional experience at an international commercial law firm or in a comparable company.
  • Strong knowledge of general civil law, especially contract law, commercial law, corporate governance and complex contract drafting.
  • Experience negotiating domestic and international contracts and handling corporate governance.
  • Knowledge of energy and energy regulatory law, as well as competition and antitrust law, is an advantage.
  • Experience in compliance and data protection management is desirable.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, quick comprehension, excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
  • Some experience with widely used AI tools is desirable.
  • Native-level German.
  • Very good written and spoken English.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support a mission critical to security of supply in Germany and neighboring countries.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • A dynamic workplace with varied responsibilities and substantial autonomy.
  • 30 days of annual leave.
  • Home office arrangements by agreement.
  • Preventive healthcare services.
  • Germany Ticket costs covered.
  • Attractive workplace.

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