Head of Legal

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Frankfurt

Region:Hessen

Sector:Legal & Compliance, Legal

Client Company Type:In-House

Job ref:9265

Post Date:May 5, 2026

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Joshua McBride

Managing Consultant - Legal

+44 208 157 9422

+49 89 4750 2366

+44 7441 345 777

joshua.mcbride@mamgruppe.com

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About the Role

Global Head of Legal (International) | E-Commerce / Retail
Location: Frankfurt

Our client is seeking an exceptional legal leader to serve as their Global Head of Legal (International), a high-trust, high-autonomy position reporting directly to the CEO and CFO, with full international remit across all markets outside Asia. This is not a support function role. You will operate as the brand's chief legal architect internationally, leading one direct report and acting as a genuine strategic partner at the highest level of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and define the international legal strategy across all markets outside Asia.
Oversee commercial legal matters including franchise, wholesale, distribution, and retail expansion.
Support omnichannel business models and advise on new market entry strategies.
Drive intellectual property protection and anti-counterfeiting initiatives globally.
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and consumer law requirements.
Take ownership of ESG and supply chain compliance, including relevant EU regulatory frameworks.
Act as the key legal interface between international and Asian business units.
Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
Lead and develop a lean international legal function.

Your Profile:

Fully qualified lawyer (German Volljurist) or equivalent international qualification.
Extensive post-qualification experience, including significant time in senior legal leadership roles.
Strong background in international commercial law within retail, consumer, or lifestyle sectors.
Proven experience working across both Civil Law and Common Law jurisdictions.
Ability to translate complex legal frameworks into pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.
Strong stakeholder management skills with executive-level presence.
Fluent German and English; familiarity with Asian markets or business culture is advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

A high-impact leadership role with direct access to executive management.
Opportunity to shape global legal strategy in a premium, international brand environment.
Broad scope across commercial, regulatory, and strategic legal matters.

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