You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?
Then become a playmaker (f/m/d) and join our team as Legal Counsel - IT and Data Law (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology.

We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ONs digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver sustainable technology solutions because...

...it's on us to make new energy work!

The Team - your impact

As a reliable and seasoned Legal Counsel, your impact lies in ensuring compliance with IT and Data law requirements, providing strategic guidance on legal matters, mitigating legal risks, facilitating smooth negotiations and agreements, and fostering effective collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners.

Your Role - meaningful & rewarding

• Provide legal counsel for E.ON's central Digital Technology organization.
• Translate data/digital regulation requirements into actionable measures and support implementation.
• Draft project and operating contracts for new sales models and technologies.
• Design terms of use and frameworks for software and digital services.
• Support legal and operational compliance with data protection and digital law requirements.
• Negotiate and enable data protection agreements, including data processing and controller-to-controller agreements.
• Act as point of contact for alignment with E.ON group internal Legal or Regulatory departments.

Your Profile - authentic & open-minded

• Several years of in-depth practical experience as an (in-house) lawyer focusing on IT-, Contract- and Data law
• You have profound experience in drafting and negotiating various types of IT contracts
• Independent, professional and solution-oriented way of working
• Capability to handle complex legal issues and challenging situations confidently
• Desire to shape things, look beyond the legal horizon and understand technical and economic backgrounds
• Strong communication skills as a team player
• Fluent German and English language skill

Our Benefits - smart & useful

• Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It's even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training - our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.
• Get connected: Take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.
• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket - your way is our way.
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.

Do you have questions?

For further information please contact Henrike Veser (henrike.veser@eon.com). Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online as Legal Counsel - IT and Data Law (f/m/d) (Reference no 232140 ).

What you need to know:

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Part or Full time
Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Location: Essen, Hannover, München
Function area: IT/Digital