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.

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 free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our Legal Department at our headquarters in Eschborn as a Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) – Retail, E-Commerce & Franchise (Operational Focus) at the earliest possible date.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
  • Act as a hands-on business partner, enabling Retail, E-Commerce, and Franchise teams by resolving commercial legal questions quickly, pragmatically, and with a strong results focus
  • Support day-to-day business operations as a primary focus, providing clear, actionable legal guidance to keep projects and initiatives moving
  • Manage a high volume of contracts on a daily basis, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating B2B & B2C agreements
  • Translate legal risks into practical solutions that balance compliance with commercial objectives
  • Support store-related matters such as lease agreements, openings/closures, and shop-in-shop concepts
  • Advise on operational topics such as POS processes, consumer protection, and sales models
  • Maintain and improve General Terms and Conditions (GTC), templates, and internal guidelines to enable efficient business execution
  • Actively identify and implement opportunities to improve legal team productivity through automation, standardization, and the practical use of technology and AI tools in day-to-day work
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Retail, E-Commerce, Marketing, Operations) in a fast-paced environment
  • Coordinate with external law firms where required
What you bring:
  • Fully qualified lawyer (Second State Examination or equivalent qualification)
  • 4–7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an in-house legal department or a commercially focused law firm
  • Proven experience supporting business teams in an operational, fast-paced environment
  • Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, with the ability to manage a high workload efficiently
  • Interest in, and ideally hands-on experience with, legal tech and AI tools to improve efficiency
  • Solid knowledge of contract law (B2B/B2C)
  • Experience in a retail, e-commerce, or franchise environment is a strong plus
  • Structured, solution-oriented working style with a clear focus on enabling the business
  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to provide clear legal guidance under time pressure
  • Business-fluent German and English
  • Willingness to be regularly present on site four days per week at our Eschborn location (near Frankfurt am Main)
  • Willingness to relocate to the Frankfurt area
What you can expect from us:
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Job Details

Title
Senior Legal Counsel (f/w/d) – Retail, E-Commerce & Franchise (Operational Focus)
Area of activity
Legal
Location
Eschborn
Entry level
Professionals
Contract type
Unlimited

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Please note: We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.