Head of Corporate & Finance Law (f/m/d)
Head of Corporate & Finance Law (f/m/d)
Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job description
A job that inspires
Organisation and assurance of comprehensive fulfilment of all legal duties regarding Corporate, Finance and Capital Markets Law:
Independent legal advice to management board, supervisory board and senior management
Corporate governance, group steering, co-determination law of E.ON SE and business units, E.ON SE annual shareholders meeting & board remuneration
Joint ventures
Corporate housekeeping
External and internal group financing, pension structures and investments
Capital markets and insider law compliance, accounting and financial disclosures, public M&A defense
Legal design, implementation and monitoring of legal group-setup and governance principles
Legal design and execution of major legal restructurings group-wide
Take over managing director positions in main group holding companies, including responsibility for head office participations
Develop and continuously improve a highly competent team of legal experts
A convincing background
A legal degree (two german state examina), detailed knowledge and proven expertise of relevant legal matters
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 4-5 years in leadership roles
Proven international and (project) management experience in more than one management unit or functional department
Management and leadership skills: change driven attitude, open minded, strong negotiation and decision-making competencies, project management expertise, people development focus, performance driven
Strong intercultural skills and understanding of different business units and corporate cultures
High resilience and independent judgement abilities
Fluent German and English language skills
A motivating environment
An appreciative working atmosphere in which mutual trust and respect play a decisive role in teamwork
A modern working environment that ensures a good work-life balance through flexible working and home office
A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities to support you in the next step in your career
A strong network, because for us the collegial exchange across company units is in the foreground and offers a wide range of perspectives
A secure supply with attractive remuneration and various additional benefits, such as in-house sports, child care and company pension schemes
Become part of our team! We look forward to you!
Inclusion
It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.
Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.
What else you should know:
| Type of contract: | Full time |
|---|---|
| Work Model: | Hybrid |
| Company: | E.ON SE |
| Job number: | 216524 |
As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!
Any questions?
Evelyne Bongi will be happy to answer any questions you may have by e-mail.
As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!
Evelyne.bongi@eon.com
Evelyne.bongi@eon.com
Application process
Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.
Online application
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Interview
In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.
Contract and onboarding
Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.
We value and foster diversity
Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.
In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.
And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Behind the scenes
At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.
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Being a working parent is hard. Laura founded a network for parents at the company, for which she received the E.ON Diversity Champion Award.
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Kununu
We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.
Hybrid Working
For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.
About E.ON
E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for more than 50 million customers. Around 72,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.
Together into a green energy future
What makes E.ON stand out as an employer
Sense of purpose
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Sustainability
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
Winning culture
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
Recognition
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
Work Life Balance
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Health
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Network
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Development
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Onboarding
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.