IN SHORT

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Join our Legal Team at SEFE – a leading energy company playing a central role in European supply security. As a Legal Trainee (m/f/d) with a focus on financing agreements and corporate law, you will gain practical insights into the legal support of complex financing projects and corporate law matters, working closely with experienced lawyers (m/f/d) in a dynamic environment.

• Support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan and security agreements
• Assist with legal issues related to capital markets, financing topics, and corporate law
• Conduct legal research and prepare updates on current developments in financing and corporate law
• Train an AI tool for covenant compliance
• Prepare decision memoranda and presentations for internal departments

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• You are currently in your legal clerkship (Referendariat) and looking for an elective placement

• Interest in business law, particularly in the areas of financing and capital markets

• Initial practical experience, especially gained during a trainee lawyer stage or as a research assistant, in corporate or banking law is an advantage

• Structured and meticulous working style, strong team skills, and affinity for technology

• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken

• Above-average First State Examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) results

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.  

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.  

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and supports and values the development of knowledge and skills. We place great importance on offering you, as a legal trainee, attractive working conditions:

• Flexible working hours with the option for hybrid work

• Competitive compensation

• Pleasant work environment in a central location

• Team-oriented atmosphere with an open feedback culture

• Company cafeteria offering healthy and diverse meal options

• Professional guidance and targeted support from experienced lawyers (m/f/d)