Head of Legal (m/f/d)

Profile

• Qualified German lawyer with relevant experience in the oil, energy, industrial or comparable commercial sectors
• Strong communication and language skills, particularly in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new areas of law and business-related matters
• Ability to identify legal issues efficiently and provide pragmatic, commercially sound solutions
• Ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and accessible way to colleagues without a legal background
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong stakeholder management skills

We offer

• A supportive and appreciative company culture built on trust, respect and collaboration
• An attractive non-tariff compensation package with benefits and additional perks
• Company pension scheme
• Accident insurance
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely / from home
• Individual learning, development and career growth opportunities
• A structured onboarding programme to ensure a successful start

Further information

Diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you have a disability or equivalent status and would like support from the Employee Representative Body for Disabled Persons during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Please submit your complete application documents to .

Recruitment Contact: Tanja Vellekoop

Ruhr Oel GmbH • Alexander-von-Humboldt Str. 1 • 45896 Gelsenkirchen www.ruhroelrefinery.com

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Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation