About our company

“We partner with Europe to empower and enhance a sustainable energy market”.

Located in Luxembourg, we are a service company that hosts Europe's single leading trading platform(e-CAT) for cross-border transmission capacity. On behalf of TSOs, we auction the available long and short-term transmission capacity rights on all internal EU borders.

On the 1st of October 2018, JAO became the Single Allocation Platform (SAP) for all European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) that operate in accordance with EU legislation, since it is able to implement and fulfill all regulatory obligations and requirements. We provide accounting (clearing and settlement), contracting, reporting and project support services.

About the job

We're seeking a skilled and adept Legal Advisor who will be part of the Legal/Regulatory/Compliance team of the Company. The Legal department reports to the CEO and is organized, led and supervised by a Legal Team Leader.

The Legal Advisor performs the day to day legal tasks and provides legal advice that includes aspects of an analysis, investigation and drafting process with a main focus on contract management. The Legal Advisor main responsibility will be drafting, reviewing and being part in the negotiation of a wide range of client and supplier contracts of highly technical nature.

Key activities in the position:

• Performs the day to day legal tasks and provides legal advice that includes analysis, investigation and drafting activity with main focus on contract management;
• Drafting, reviewing and being part in the negotiation of a wide range of client and supplier contracts of highly technical nature;
• Draft, review and negotiate legal multilateral agreements with third parties, and any other legal document;
• Provide legal advice notably on Contract Law and IT Law;
• Maintain and update the contract database of the Company;
• Follow-up on client requests and taking part in client meetings or conference calls linked to contract management;
• Design, build, and improve legal department processes;
• Drive awareness on legal issues with the development of training and guidelines that help business stakeholders understand and address such issues;
• Support internal projects, trainings, and processes, and drive cross-functional efforts;
• Any other legal tasks that could be required from the department

We are looking for someone with the following skills set:

• University Degree in Law (5 years after A Level);
• Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Advanced expertise in complex (Luxembourg) Contract law;
• Experience in IT Law and/or contracts of highly technical nature and/or Energy law is a plus.
• Proven contract drafting skills are essential, with experience in the field of contractual negotiation;
• Skilled in drafting general contracts;
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Ability to translate plans into actions;
• Ability to establish a coherent course of action to achieve;
• Team player, able to communicate with all levels within the company, flexible and with strong communication skills;
• Capacity and affinity to work in an international, multicultural environment;
• High degree of diligence and accuracy, organizational aptitude and respect of confidentiality;
• Analytical and conceptual intellectual power;
• Open-minded and proactive.

We offer

• Salary paid on 13 months basis.
• 31 days holidays per year.
• Up to 40% of home office for Luxemburgish residents, 25% maximum for non-residents.
• 150 Euros per month towards transportation (Bus/Train) or full reimbursement of parking tickets outside the office.
• 50 Euros per month towards sport.
• 18 Luncheon vouchers per month.
• DKV complementary health insurance for you and your close family members (Optional).
• Pension plan, including Life and Disability Benefits.
• 1,000 Euros towards training per year.

In an industry that poses unique challenges and operates under stringent regulations, we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can build a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, while growing and thriving in a positive, professional atmosphere. Join us for new professional adventures!