Junior Legal Counsel

at  Amer Sports

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.

• 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