Legal Counsel (m/w/d)

SCMI GmbH

Jobbeschreibung

Sumitomo Corporation conducts worldwide trading in commodities and energy from its locations in Tokyo, Singapore, London, and New York, providing access to markets in these locations on a global basis virtually around the clock.

SCMI GmbH (SCMI), based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corporation.

We are an energy trading company dedicated to the integration of renewables into the power system through short-term power trading. Our asset management includes renewable assets and flexible assets such as batteries and biogas CHPs. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, we leverage highly automated trading processes and cutting-edge AI algorithms. We collaborate closely with our Gas & Power Trading Desk in the UK, which operates across several European markets.

Our most important investment is our people. We encourage our people to develop themselves to reach their full potential and have created an environment that encourages a high level of engagement and commitment at every level in our business. We have the global network, the experience, and the expertise to ensure you develop your skills and reach your goals. Personal development, for example through long-term stays abroad and strong intercultural cooperation as well as opportunities to rotate tasks internally, is omnipresent always.


  • Provide legal support to our trading operations in Germany and the UK.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts (e.g., asset management contracts) and other legal documents.
  • Focus on our operations in Germany.
  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant energy laws, respective relevant laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Support the legal team in various administrative tasks.

  • Fully qualified and authorised to practice law in Germany.
  • Acquaintance with energy law a strong plus, high interest in energy trading industry a must.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • General understanding of economic issues.
  • Willingness to learn and develop expertise in other jurisdictions, particularly English law.
  • Analytical and research skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

In SCMI GmbH you will find an excellent team of hand-picked experts with a start-up company mindset imbedded in the global structures of a leading Japanese trading house. You will be part of that growing team, the office situated in a very nice area of Düsseldorf. Closely cooperating with teams in London and Tokyo, thus in a highly international environment.

This position requires high office presence, we are flexible to discuss the right office hours which fit for your and our requirements.

We offer a good salary plus a company pension. If you want, we offer you the opportunity to develop internationally in your field of expertise – and beyond.

When you are interested in, please get in touch with our Human Resources Director Andrea Glückstadt ([email protected]). She is looking forward to your applications.

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