Hybrid; Garching near Munich, Germany
Are you a motivated, freshly graduated legal professional with a passion for commercial and corporate law? Join our team as a Junior Legal Counsel and play a key role in managing legal affairs and supporting our businesses in the DACH region. You'll work on a range of legal issues, including EU Competition and Antitrust laws, helping to drive our success in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Tasks
* Managing day-to-day legal affairs of the DACH region as part of the Global Legal and IPR team.
* Providing strategic advice to management on commercial law (B2B and D2C business) and corporate law (compliance and local corporate governance).
* Proactively supporting selected Amer Sports projects across all brands.
* Actively participating in the development of legal affairs by drafting legal policies, guidelines, best practices, and conducting training sessions.
* Preventing and resolving disputes and legal risks.
* Reviewing claims, disputes, legal notices, and providing assistance in asserting and defending claims, collaborating with the group legal department and external counsel as needed.
Requirements
* Law degree - First and Second German State Exam
* 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or as an in-house lawyer are preferred but not required
* Strong knowledge of laws and principles related to national and international contracts, collaborations, and transactions
* Proficiency in commercial law, EU competition law, and corporate law
* Solid experience in contract and claims management
* Business-oriented and strategic mindset with strong team commitment
* Experience in intercultural cooperation; living abroad is preferred
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve results in a global matrix organization
* Skill in understanding and communicating complex matters clearly and consistently
* Excellent spoken and written language skills in English and German; French is a plus
Benefits
* Meaningful Projects: Contribute to responsible projects with dedicated teams, making a real impact and driving positive change..
* Continuous Learning: Access our e-learning platform with a wealth of engaging learning content to expand your knowledge and skills.
* Engaging Company Culture: Experience a workplace with a strong team spirit and an open, appreciative culture, where you'll feel valued and part of a supportive community.
* Discounts on Quality Products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products (including Salomon, Atomic, Peak Performance, and more)
* Smooth Transition: Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program designed to help you integrate seamlessly into our organization.
* Active Lifestyle: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with a wide range of sports opportunities and access to our on-site gym.
* Global Exposure: Collaborate with a diverse, international team spanning North America, Asia Pacific, and beyond.
* Global Impact: Engage in diverse and challenging projects alongside colleagues from varied backgrounds.
Amer Sports is a global group of the world’s most recognized and respected sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic.
We are a community of more than 11,000 people around the world, working as one global team to elevate the world through sport and to grow together with our brands.
Do you want to be part of the Amer Sports team? Check out our open positions and join us!
Our four core values:
* Always authentic
* Better together
* Committed to impact
* Driven to excellence