Head of Legal

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Legal for Germany and Austria to join their team. The Head of Legal occupies a prominent position within the organisation, providing guidance and assistance to the legal department and throughout the business.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing an internal legal team in Germany and collaborating with external legal counsel in Germany and Austria.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various business contracts, focusing on development agreements such as service and commercial agreements, distribution agreements, leases, and construction contracts.
• Providing support to functions and entities on a wide range of legal matters including corporate and competition law, employment law, food law, administrative law, franchise law, and real estate.
• Ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
• Representing the company in court, with local government authorities, and regulators.
• Acting as attorney in fact for the company, executing and formalizing contracts, corporate documents, and other legal instruments.

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Requirements and qualifications:

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• Completion of law studies (second state examination).
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and drafting across various levels of complexity.
• Experience in employment law.
• Preferred experience in consumer product industry, franchise, competition, and food law.
• Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, risk management, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and stakeholder management expertise.
• Demonstrated track record in managing and developing team members.
• Flexibility, dedication, reliability, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Thorough understanding of German and European laws.
• Fluent in German (native proficiency) and advanced proficiency in spoken and written English.

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Benefits offered:

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• Professional growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Challenging role with opportunities to innovate and implement solutions.
• International team environment fostering knowledge sharing and collective growth.
• Supportive and inclusive working atmosphere.
• Flexible working hours with potential for remote work.
• Employment contract with annual performance-based bonus
• Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits.
• Discounts at company restaurants and coffee shops.

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The role will be full time in Munich, leading a team of three. Salary range will be €130,000- €140,000 fixed, but performance bonus is up to 25%.