Legal Assistant in Home Office bei Carbonfuture GmbH

Carbonfuture GmbH

Carbonfuture is the Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal. Today, the Trust Infrastructure consists of two products that seamlessly connect the entire carbon removal lifecycle: Carbonfuture MRV+, the most comprehensive MRV solution for durable CDR, and Carbonfuture Marketplace, the leading marketplace for durable CDR. At Carbonfuture, we build trust throughout the carbon removal journey with our rigorous, data-driven approach, ensuring unmatched quality and reliability of carbon removal. We empower suppliers by providing the essential project support and finance needed to transform their carbon removal projects into fully certified carbon credits. For corporate buyers, we offer access to portfolios of carbon removal credits adhering to the highest quality standards and provide visibility at each step of the carbon removal lifecycle via data-driven transparency enabled by Carbonfuture MRV+. We work with some of the world's most ambitious climate leaders such as Microsoft, Swiss Re, and the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition.

Your role & responsibilities

The carbon removal market is a new, dynamic, and fast-growing market. We are looking for a committed and curious legal assistant with a keen interest in contract law, international aspects, and labor law to join our team and help set new (contract) standards in the market. The position requires a time flexibility of at least 25 hours per week, spread over four to five working days. Flexibility is appreciated to effectively handle time-critical tasks. The position can be performed remotely from any location in Germany. As part of the COO division, you will report directly to Lucie Haß, COO.

What you'lldo

Handle all types of contracts with a particular focus on challenging and critical clauses.
Conduct in-depth analysis and solve complex legal issues in the field of international law.
Advice on employment law matters.
Ensure compliance standards at both German and Swiss law.

What you bring to the table

You have completed your first law exam.
You are native German speaker and have a great command of English.
You are interested in international legal issues and labor law.
You have a willingness to familiarise yourself with new issues and legal systems.
You are an outstanding organizational talent, you love to work independently and in a structured manner.

What we offer

A ground-breaking business with an early foothold in the carbon removal industry and the ability to have a real impact on climate change
Small but rapidly growing, international team with a shared mission to address climate change
Flexible working hours
Competitive salary
30 days paid leave + bank holidays
Sports benefits
nilo.health (Mental Health & Wellbeing)
Financial support for childcare
Nice colleagues and a friendly, open and inclusive environment

Candidates from cultures and backgrounds underrepresented in VC-backed startups and the climate space are strongly encouraged to apply. A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to structurally discriminated individuals.