Director Legal (m/f/d)

Jack Wolfskin; Eschborn; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid vacation

Flexible & hybrid working models

Bike leasing

EGYM access

Job summary

Jack Wolfskin seeks a Director Legal to lead the German legal function from Idstein, with relocation to Eschborn expected by 2026. You will advise senior management on commercial, regulatory, and employment matters, draft and negotiate complex retail agreements, and oversee brand protection and cross-border compliance.

A strong background in retail law and international collaboration is essential. The role requires a fully qualified lawyer with German law expertise, fluent German and English,

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with comprehensive expertise in German law.
• Several years of experience in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Mandatory retail industry experience, including retail contracts, leases, franchise agreements, IP and licensing matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to senior management on commercial, operational, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of retail-related agreements (commercial/retail contracts, leases, franchise, distribution, IP/licensing).
• Advise on intellectual property, brand protection, marketing, and advertising matters.
• Support retail expansion projects and store-related legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with German and European laws, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with the Group Legal team on cross-border topics and manage external counsel.
• Advise on employment law matters and support HR on employee-related legal topics.
• Lead and develop a small legal team (3 members).
• Drive pragmatic and business-focused legal processes and risk management; on-site presence at least 3 days/week.

Skills

German-English fluency

Retail contracts

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree (fully qualified)

Experience in international law firm or in-house

Job description

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure – free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We are looking for you to join our team in the LegalDepartment at our headquarters in Idstein as a Director Legal(f/m/d) as soon as possible.

Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn towards the end of 2026, and your primary workplace will transition to Eschborn accordingly.

• Provide legal advice to senior management on commercial, operational, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of retail-related agreements, including:
  • Commercial and retail contracts
  • Lease agreements
  • Franchise agreements
  • Distribution and sales agreements
  • IP and licensing agreements
• Advise on intellectual property, brand protection, marketing, and advertising matters.
• Support retail expansion projects and store-related legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with German and European laws, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
• Partner closely with the Group Legal team of the international parent company, based in China, on cross-border legal and compliance topics.
• Manage external legal counsel where required.
• Advise on employment law matters and support HR on employee-related legal topics.
• Lead and develop a small legal team (3 team members).
• Drive pragmatic and business-focused legal processes and risk management solutions, with a minimum on-site office presence of three days per week required for this role.

• Fully qualified lawyer with comprehensive expertise in German law (required).
• Several years of relevant professional experience in an international law firm and/or an in-house legal department.
• Mandatory retail industry experience, including retail contracts, commercial leases, franchise agreements, and IP and licensing matters.
• Experience in international and cross-border business environments.
• Experience in working with an international parent company structure in Asia is considered an advantage.
• Fluent German and English language skills are required for the role.
• Providing commercially and strategically oriented legal support to the business.
• Conducting negotiations and legal communication at senior stakeholder level.
• Applying a pragmatic and solution-oriented working approach in legal matters.
• Managing and aligning internal and external stakeholders, including leadership responsibilities.
• Operating effectively within a dynamic and fast-paced international business environment.
• Utilizing modern AI-based technologies and systems to support legal processes and efficiency.

• An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
• German and English as our working languages
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Flexible and hybrid working models
• Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
• Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
• “Employee Referral” bonus program
• Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
• Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
• EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
• Team events and outdoor sports activities
• A first-name culture and casual dress code
• Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas