Head of Legal (m/f/d)

About us Ruhr Oel Refinery combines industrial tradition with forward-looking development. As part of the Klesch Group, we operate one of Germany's largest refinery networks and supply customers with fuels and petrochemical products that are indispensable in many areas of everyday life. Are you looking for a new professional challenge? Then take the next step in your career with us and apply for the position Manager (m/f/d) The Head of Legal is responsible for overseeing all legal matters of Ruhr Oil and providing legal support across the organization. The position serves as the primary interface to the Klesch Group legal departments, external lawyers, and other external service providers.

Drafting, reviewing, adapting and balancing national and international supply and service contracts, general terms and conditions, leases, property and contracts, as well as other legal documents in German and English Providing practical and solution-oriented legal advice to all departments and functions, especially in the areas of sales, purchasing, finance and real estate Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisers to manage and support litigation and arbitration matters Preparing advisory memoranda, legal statements, decision papers, presentations and reports to support informed business decisions Working close with and coordinating external legal advisers and other service providers the supporting legal function Supporting contract lifecycle management, including archiving, administration and deadline management Preparing and delivering internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities for Ruhr Oil employees on selected legal topics Handling a broad range of Ruhr Oil legal matters and acting as the key interface with legal teams across the Klesch Group and Ruhr Oil's external lawyers

Qualified German lawyer with relevant experience in the oil, energy, industrial or comparable commercial sectors Strong communication and language skills, especially in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders The ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new areas of law and business related matters Ability to identify legal problems and pragmatic sound solutions Ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and accessible way to colleagues without a legal background Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong stakeholder management skills

A supportive and appreciative company culture built on trust, respect and collaboration An attractive non-tariff compensation package with benefits and additional perks Company pension scheme Accident insurance Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely / from home Individual learning, development and career growth opportunities A structured onboarding program to ensure a successful start