Alexander Baron
About Alexander Baron
Alexander Baron serves as the Chief Legal Counsel for D/A/CH at Schneider Electric, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in legal roles across various companies and a strong academic background in law and energy economics, he brings a diverse international perspective to his work.
Current Role at Schneider Electric
Alexander Baron serves as the Chief Legal Counsel for the D/A/CH region at Schneider Electric since 2023. His role involves overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization. He is based in Berlin, Germany, where he applies his extensive legal expertise to support Schneider Electric's operations in the energy sector.
Previous Experience at Schneider Electric
Prior to his current position, Alexander Baron worked at Schneider Electric as Senior Legal Counsel from 2018 to 2023. During this five-year tenure in Berlin, he provided legal guidance and support, focusing on compliance and commercial dispute resolution within the energy and automation sectors.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Alexander Baron studied at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where he achieved the Assessor jur. I German Law Society Final Professional Exam. He also holds a Master of Science in Energy Economics from RWTH Aachen University and a Master of Laws in International & Commercial Dispute Resolution from the University of Westminster. His educational background supports his legal practice in the energy sector.
Legal Career Overview
Alexander Baron has a diverse legal career, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as Legal Counsel at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH from 2010 to 2013, and at Westnetz GmbH from 2013 to 2017. He also worked as an Attorney at law at Höch & Partner Rechtsanwälte for nine months in 2017. His experience spans compliance, commercial dispute resolution, and contract management.
Multilingual and International Experience
Fluent in German, English, and Russian, Alexander Baron is equipped to navigate complex legal matters in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. His international experience includes living and working in the USA, UK, Czech Republic, and CIS countries, which enhances his legal perspective and approach to global legal challenges.