(Senior) Legal Counsel – Software & Energy Products

Germany - Munich

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

Hallo und herzlich willkommen!
We have an exciting opportunity for you as our next (Senior) Legal Counsel in Germany (Munich preferred). Curious about what this role entails? Let’s dive in:

Provide legal advice on software development, licensing, SaaS, data protection, IP, and energy sector regulations in Germany and the EU.
Ensure compliance with German and EU laws, including energy law, cybersecurity, IT security, and competition law; represent the company before authorities when needed.
Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic mitigation strategies for products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
Support corporate governance, liaise with external advisors, and maintain statutory company records.
Develop internal policies, standard documentation, and deliver compliance training for staff.

Your profile

That sounded great, right? Now, to make sure you feel confident and happy in this role, it would be fantastic if you bring the following background:

Fully qualified to practice law in Germany (Volljurist/in or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial, IT/software, or energy law, ideally in a tech-driven or regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of German and EU laws relevant to software and energy sectors, including GDPR.
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts.
German and English C1 level (spoken and written).
Independent, pragmatic approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and proactive attitude.

Why us?

Join our dynamic Legal team, the backbone of compliance and innovation!
We work closely with product, software, and energy experts to ensure legal security while driving the energy transition forward. If you’re passionate about technology, sustainability, and want to shape the future of green energy in a fast-paced international environment, this is the place for you.

Über uns

We are a green tech company unlike any other green tech company. We are a team of lateral thinkers, young professionals, and creative minds. We are fighting every day to make our mission happen – Clean Power For All!

With nearly 250 GW of clean power presently installed worldwide,

Welcome at Sungrow

Sungrow is the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables. We are proud to look back to a success story that already began in 1997, but we never stopped striving for more. We want to give fresh impulses, inspire, and contribute to a sustainable development of our planet, that’s why we constantly improve our portfolio.
From floating solar plants to large-scale utility projects and to small residential products we always offer the best and most suitable solution. At Sungrow we hold more than 1500 patents – no wonder as we employ the biggest research and development team of the whole industry. 40 % of all Sungrow workforce is continuously investigating on how to further improve the existing portfolio.