Marlena Katharina Harnisch
Summary
Legal professional with extensive public sector experience at the Federal Network Agency, advising on regulatory frameworks for national electricity infrastructure. Skilled in legal analysis, administrative law, and EU compliance, with a strong track record supporting Germany's energy transition through effective legal guidance and interagency coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer – Electricity Grid Expansion
Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur)
05.2018 - Current
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance on major electricity infrastructure projects under German and EU law.
- Review applications, environmental assessments, and related documents for national grid expansion.
- Support the implementation of planning procedures under the Federal Sectoral Planning Act and coordinate with ministries and stakeholders.
Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwältin)
Blanke Meier Evers
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Advised clients in the renewable energy sector on planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
- Drafted legal opinions on German and EU environmental and energy law.
- Represented clients in administrative procedures related to wind farm projects.
Legal Trainee (Rechtsreferendarin)
Higher Regional Court of Bremen
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Completed mandatory legal clerkship as part of German legal training.
- Key Placements:
- Civil Court (Bremen): Drafted judicial decisions and conducted legal research.
- Public Prosecutor's Office (Bremen): Assisted in criminal case preparation and trial observation.
- Federal Cartels Office (Bonn): Assisted in the preparation of notifications to the European Commission
- Blanke Meier Evers (Bremen): Focused on infrastructure planning and renewable energy law
- Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft (Brussels): Contributed to EU legislative monitoring and policy advocacy in the areas of environmental law.
Legal Assistant – In-House Legal Department
KAEFER Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Supported internal counsel on corporate and contract law matters.
- Drafted internal agreements and conducted research on compliance topics.
Teaching Assistant in Public Law
University of Bremen
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Conducted tutorials and graded written assessments in German constitutional and administrative law.
Student Assistant
Prof. Dr. Calliess (University of Bremen)
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Contributed to legal research and publication projects in European private law.
- Edited academic manuscripts in both German and English.
Education
Second State Examination in Law - 2. Staatsexamen
Higher Regional Court of Bremen (OLG Bremen)
04.2016
First State Examination in Law - 1. Staatsexamen
University of Bremen
06.2013
Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal project management
- Legal document drafting
- Case law investigation
LANGUAGES
English: Advanced (C1)
French: Intermediate (B1)
German: Native
Timeline
Legal Officer – Electricity Grid Expansion
Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur)
05.2018 - Current
Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwältin)
Blanke Meier Evers
06.2016 - 12.2017
Legal Trainee (Rechtsreferendarin)
Higher Regional Court of Bremen
04.2014 - 05.2016
Legal Assistant – In-House Legal Department
KAEFER Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG
10.2013 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant in Public Law
University of Bremen
10.2013 - 03.2014
Student Assistant
Prof. Dr. Calliess (University of Bremen)
06.2008 - 12.2011
First State Examination in Law - 1. Staatsexamen
University of Bremen
Second State Examination in Law - 2. Staatsexamen
Higher Regional Court of Bremen (OLG Bremen)
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