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Are you ready to make a significant impact in the FitTech industry with a dynamic and rapidly growing team? Do you value a workplace that appreciates your opinions and ideas? If you would like to make a valuable contribution to the growth of our company with your expertise and the commitment to ensure that our company is on a secure legal basis, then Sport Alliance is the right place for you. Join us in transforming the fitness industry!

The Vice President of Legal (m/f/d) will oversee the company's legal affairs and provide legal guidance to the executive team. This role requires a proactive leader with extensive experience in corporate law, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of regulatory environments, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues.

YOUR POSITION IN OUR TEAM
Lead and manage the legal department, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives
Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, commercial law with customers and vendors, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance of Sport Alliance’s regulated subsidiary Finion Capital GmbH
Drive legal-related processes across Sport Alliance and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to legal standards, process efficiency and best practices
Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks and protect the company’s interests
Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes, including managing external counsel
Stay up to date on legal developments and industry trends to proactively address potential challenges
Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the organization
Manage a growing internal legal team and external counsel
The role reports to Sport Alliance’s Chief Financial Officer
YOUR PROFILE
A degree in law and completed legal clerkship (first and second state exam) in Germany (fully qualified lawyer)
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a corporate environment within the digital sector, with a focus on communication and technology law (IT law), data protection law as well as applied experience in contract and general civil law
Advanced experience in corporate law with extensive international implications
Proven track record of success in a leadership role within a corporate legal department or law firm
Experienced in utilizing modern software technology (including Salesforce) to manage legal and commercial operations efficiently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
An eye for the big picture: an understanding of economic and organizational contexts
Your benefits with us

Remote work / home office possible (from Germany)

30 days annual leave

Offices with flexible workplaces in Hamburg, Mainz, Eisenstadt, Warsaw, Kraków and Melbourne - all equipped with various drinks & snacks

Our exclusive gym, next to the Hamburg office, for free use including a personal coach for training and nutrition, available to all employees worldwide

An above-average pension grant for your company pension scheme ("bAV") in Germany or Austria

Access to the employee benefits portal with the best shopping deals in Germany and Austria

Subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket

Direct communication channels through the whole company, an open feedback culture and pronounced appreciation, motivated teams and leads who interact at eye level

Our job advertisements are open to all applicants regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, social background, disability or sexual orientation. The Sport Alliance stands for diversity and, as a member of the Diversity Charter, is committed to a prejudice-free, open and progressive working environment.

Your job at Sport Alliance

Headquartered in Hamburg, Sport Alliance is one of the leading software companies in the fitness industry, specializing in providing software solutions for efficient studio management, financial services, and mobile applications. The company serves over 10,000 gyms, including 14 out of Europe’s top 30 chains and 130 international chains in 55 countries – like FitX, Fitness First (LifeFit Group), McFIT (RSG Group), clever fit, and Bodystreet.

The product portfolio contains Magicline, one of Europe’s leading membership management ERP solutions for the fitness market, assisting fitness studio operators in optimizing and digitizing their facilities. Complementing Magicline is PerfectGym with its gym software focusing on international chains and franchises. Part of the company is also MySports, the member platform tailored to enhance the gym experience for members. Additionally, Sport Alliance’s portfolio includes Finion, a financial services provider dedicated to supporting studios in efficiently managing membership fees, from billing to debt collection.

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SPORT ALLIANCE

SABRINA GROSS
HR Generalist
For me, the special thing about Sport Alliance is the corporate culture: professional work on equal terms with a lot of personal responsibility in a family atmosphere, coupled with a shared passion for our vision. I am happy to face new challenges every day and to grow with them.
PHILIPP RUSCH
Chief Financial Officer
Our strong growth and ongoing internationalisation brings interesting challenges to the Finance organization. At the same time it makes work fun and provides excellent development opportunities for our finance professionals.