Unternehmensjuristen
Head of Legal Deutschland & Österreich / Syndikusrechtsanwalt (m/w/d) Vollzeit
We are looking for an experienced Head of Legal Germany and Austria / Syndikusrechtsanwalt (m/w/d) to join the team.
Head of Legal plays a high position in the organization by providing advice and support to the legal department and across the business.
Your objectives and responsibilities:
- Management of an in-house legal team in Germany and cooperation with external lawyers in Germany and Austria;
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of business contracts (service and commercial agreements, distribution agreements, leases, construction works);
- Supporting functions and entities on local law and regulation, on a vast array of subject matters, such as corporate and competition law, food law, administrative, franchise law, real estate, among others;
- Ensuring AmRest activities comply with local law and regulation, as well as internal policies and procedures;
- Collaboration with stakeholders from other AmRest markets, supporting cross-border projects, ensuring alignment of legal standards and best practices;
- Representing AmRest within local government authorities and regulators;
- Acting as attorney in fact of AmRest, executing and otherwise formalizing contracts, corporate documents and other legal documents.
Your skills & experience:
- Successfully completed law studies (second state examination);
- At least 10 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas of law: corporate and competition law, food law, administrative law, franchise law, or real estate law.
- Experience in contract negotiation and drafting in a wide range of complexity;
- Experience in the consumer product industry, franchise, competition, and food law will be treated as a significant advantage;
- Strong leadership competency: the ability to think strategically, risk management and problem-solving, outstanding internal and external communication skills and stakeholder management;
- Track record on managing and developing teams;
- Flexibility and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done;
- Independent, conscientious, reliable and solution-oriented way of working;
- Excellent knowledge of German and European laws;
- Languages: German (mother tongue), English (advanced+ proficiency) written and spoken.
Our offer:
- Professional development in a global organization with numerous career opportunities;
- Responsible role, building valuable work experience, opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions;
- International team with diverse experiences where we share knowledge and grow together;
- Motivating and friendly working atmosphere;
- Flexible working hours with the possibility of a partial home office;
- Cooperation based on an employment contract;
- Annual bonus based on your performance – up to 25% of yearly earnings;
- Company pension scheme & allowance for capital-forming benefits;
- Discounts at our restaurants & coffee shops.
Please attach your CV in English.
