Working Student – Legal & Compliance (60-100%)

Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.

We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.

Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.

A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.

We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.

Will you join us?

Job description

• Your mission at Climeworks is to support the Legal & Compliance team, ensuring efficiency and excellence in all aspects of the team's work. 

• You handle incoming mail and e-mail for the L&C team, manage document filing and archiving, and support the team with document/contract drafting, review, and negotiation. 

• You take care of invoicing, service provider selection and onboarding processes, and communicate with service providers on administrative matters.  

• You assist the L&C team with approval and signing processes and ensure proper processing of contract requests and recording of signed contracts in our contract management software.  

• You keep templates and internal know-how resources up to date, and support training and other knowledge sharing initiatives within the L&C team and across the company.  

• You act as first-level support for the L&C team and other stakeholders, handling common requests related to our legal tech solutions and L&C processes. 

• You contribute to legal tech initiatives by testing new software features, handling user management, and more, in particular for e-signature tools and our contract management software. 

Requirements

• You are in the early stages of a Bachelor's or Master's program, studying law, business administration, or a related field. 

• You bring first work experience in an office environment and have knowledge of the MS Office 365 tools.  

• You are a team player and communicate clearly and effectively in English.  

• You are characterized by your careful and precise way of working. 

• You are willing to work at least 60%. 

What we offer: A horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our career’s portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey towards creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we encourage everyone to apply! All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can solve one of humankind’s greatest challenges. We look forward to getting to know you! 

Disclaimer: The percentage in the job title means that for this vacancy, you can decide if you want to be employed on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on what works best for your needs. 

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