Head of Legal Deutschland & Österreich / Syndikusrechtsanwalt (m/w/d)

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);
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience;
• 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.