Proxima Fusion

Legal Counsel

Munich, BY, DE

In-personFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

About 2 months ago

About the Job

WHO WE ARE
At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.

Our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets.

We're on a journey to redefine the energy landscape, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

YOUR IMPACT
We are seeking an exceptional Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team as we continue our growth journey. In this role, you will influence our legal framework and align our business objectives with legal guidance and hands-on execution. You will be the primary point of contact for all commercial and corporate law matters, working closely with our leadership team.


WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION

  • You will be part of the incredible team that brings abundant, safe, clean energy to the world
  • You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals
  • Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey
  • Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Leading the structuring, drafting, and guiding negotiation of commercial agreements across our business. 
  • Developing and maintaining our legal framework, including contract management and compliance initiatives. 
  • Managing relationships with external law firms. 
  • Providing strategic (legal) advice to management on corporate governance and risk management. 

WHO YOU ARE

  • First German State Examination (Erstes Juristisches Staatsexamen) or a Bachelor (LL.B.) / Master of Laws (LL.M.)  with a focus on commercial/corporate law.
  • Relevant experience in contract drafting and negotiations, ideally gained in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Experience in due diligence processes for fundraising and partnerships activities.
  • Business fluency in both German and English.
  • Ability to navigate complex legal matters while maintaining clear communication with non-legal stakeholders.
  • Familiar with the evolving legal needs of rapidly scaling businesses, with proven adaptability, foresight and an emphasis on lean processes.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

  • Recruiter Interview (60 min)
  • Hiring Manager Interview (60 min)
  • Panel Interview (3x60 min)
  • CEO call (30 min)

Proxima Fusion is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We embrace the principles of equality and stand against discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Our organizational culture values and promotes equal opportunities for everyone, recognizing that a diverse team brings a richness of perspectives and contributes to our overall success. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates with various backgrounds, talents, and potential. Our selection process is solely based on individual merit, ensuring fair and impartial consideration for all applicants.

About the Company

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Proxima Fusion

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

21-50

<div class="section"> <div class="container"> <h2 class="h2"><span class="h-aqua">Fusion has many obstacles.</span>&nbsp;With QI stellarators, we are overcoming them.<br /><br />Stellarators are the power plants of the future, complementing renewables and&nbsp;<span class="h-aqua">offering clean, abundant and safe energy for all.</span></h2> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="container giants"> <div class="h6-wrapper"> <div class="dot">&nbsp;</div> <h6 class="h6">Wendelstein - 7X</h6> </div> <h1 class="display blue">Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants</h1> <div class="w-layout-grid _3-grid"> <div id="w-node-_038c5ad1-fdd9-7ede-09d3-4eb4347325cb-9d902102" class="text-link-wrapper" data-w-id="038c5ad1-fdd9-7ede-09d3-4eb4347325cb"><a id="w-node-f60754bc-f5d2-bfc8-6181-c5fb528c6bf6-9d902102" class="text-link" href="https://www.proximafusion.com/archived/old-about">More About Us</a><img class="link-arrow" src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/65b10cc303e570e609b235c8/65b10cc303e570e609b235ec_aqua%20%E2%86%93.svg" alt="" loading="lazy" /></div> <p id="w-node-_3eaafbdf-588f-a383-47e6-9e61e35743d2-9d902102" class="p-w-top">The world&rsquo;s most advanced optimized stellarator, W7-X, was completed in 2015 by the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and has since repeatedly broken key performance records.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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