Senior Legal Consultant (m/w/d) (40 hours/week)

# **About the Company**

CHN Energy Europe Research GmbH (CHEER) is a subsidiary of CHN Energy Investment Group (China Energy) based in Berlin, Germany. Being an integral part of China Energy’s globalized research and development layout, CHEER features in integrated European-Chinese innovation culture and advanced technology, and operates business in new energy technology research and development with purposes of promoting and accelerating carbon neutrality and making its own contribution in alleviating global climate change.

We are building teams to develop cutting-edge sustainable and affordable technologies to improve energy efficiency, protect the environment, and mitigate climate change. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, skill, imagination, passion, and teamwork of people like you. Currently we have openings for leading experts with a range of focus areas including energy, chemistry, and artificial intelligence.

# **Key Responsibilities:**

1. Legal Advisory & Business Support: Provide comprehensive legal advice to management and business units on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate, commercial, and operational issues. Act as a trusted advisor to support strategic and day-to-day decision-making.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Framework: Ensure full compliance with EU and German laws and regulations. Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal compliance policies and procedures, including data protection (GDPR), corporate governance, and internal controls.

3. Contract Management & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including service agreements, employment-related documents, supplier contracts, and cross-border cooperation agreements. Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.

4. Cross-Border Legal Coordination: Support international business activities, particularly in a China–Europe context. Coordinate with external legal counsel across jurisdictions and ensure alignment with both local regulations and headquarters requirements.

5. Labor Law & Employment Support: Provide legal support for HR-related matters, ensuring full compliance with German labor law.

6. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution: Identify legal and compliance risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies. Manage legal disputes, claims, and potential litigation in cooperation with external law firms when required.

7. Legal Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor regulatory developments in relevant jurisdictions and assess their impact on the organization. Provide regular legal updates and reports to management and headquarters.

# **Qualification Requirements:**

1. Degree in Law (qualification in Germany or another EU jurisdiction is a strong advantage)

2. Several years of professional experience in corporate law, commercial law, or as in-house legal counsel (experience in a law firm or corporate environment is acceptable)

3. Solid knowledge of German and EU legal frameworks; experience in cross-border legal matters is preferred

4. Extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation

5. Strong legal judgment, risk awareness, and problem-solving skills

6. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

7. Excellent command of German (C1/C2), with proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents; full professional proficiency in English; Chinese language skills are highly desirable.

# **We Offer**

• **Competitive compensation and benefits:** We offer an attractive compensation package based on the responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, relevant professional experience, and overall fit. Additional benefits and supplementary payments may be granted in accordance with company policies and individual eligibility.
• **Excellent research environmen**t: Sufficient research funding and access to advanced digital tools and innovative technologies.
• **Innovative workplace:** Exciting and diverse tasks in an international R&D setting with a collaborative, open atmosphere.
• **Room for creativity:** Freedom to contribute your own ideas and actively shape forward-looking solutions in sustainable energy, technology, and organizational development.
• **International collaboration:** Interdisciplinary projects and partnerships with renowned academic and industry players across Europe, including opportunities for international exchange.
• **Career development:** Tailored training programs, individual career pathways, and support for participation in professional events and conferences to foster both personal and professional growth.
• **Attractive working conditions:** Depending on the nature of the role and company policies, we offer flexible working hours based on core working hours policy, and 28 working days of paid annual leave, supporting a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.
• **Modern central workplace:** A centrally located office in Berlin with modern facilities and excellent connections to public transport.

# **Application process:**

Please send your application documents by email to

Subject line: “[Position] – [Your Name]”.

• *Your application should include:**
• CV (including information/listing of representative research projects for R&D positions)
• University certificates / transcripts (if available)
• Reference letters from previous employers (if available)

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your data for the purpose of the recruitment process.

All documents will be treated confidentially in accordance with GDPR. We retain applications for up to six months after completion of the recruitment process, unless you give explicit consent for longer storage.

For questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact our Recruiting Team:

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