We are looking for an experienced international lawyer as Head of Legal for the commercial, operating and distributing businesses of the Central Region of TUI Group.Reporting to the General Counsel – Markets, Airlines & Group Technology, the role is accountable for the provision of specialised and general legal advice and support and management topics to a range of businesses and senior stakeholders across the German, Austrian, Swiss, and Polish operating territories (collectively the Central Region).  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe role holder will be accountable for the provision of legal services across the commercial, operating, and distributing businesses of the Central Region of TUI Group, including the source markets of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and the Czech Republic, as well as new and future market businesses and related cross-functional or joint transactional areas. This includes leading and managing a team of Legal Counsel, other lawyers, and support associates across several jurisdictions to provide innovative and streamlined legal assistance and direction to diverse businesses and functions within our scope.Providing advice to the statutory or management boards, other governance fora and other senior leaders around legal risk and regulatory impact of business challenges and initiatives. Acting as a facilitator to help progress business strategy and commercial endeavour in a way that appreciates and is respectful to legal risk.

Due to the risk potential and the high relevance of appropriate and effective legal advice, a minimum of eight years post-qualification experience in a relevant jurisdiction is required.Excellent ability to interpret and provide advice on new and complex areas of law relevant to the leisure industry and to identify legal risk within complex strategic plans.