Real Estate Lawyer (m/f/d)
Avomind • Germany
Posted: February 9, 2026
Job Description
About the Company
Our client is the European subsidiary of a leading KFC franchisee that operates one of the fastest-growing international-format restaurant chains.
Our client's goal is to scale KFC’s presence in Germany, open modern restaurants, and build a strong operational team working in accordance with international QSR standards.
Our client is launching their restaurant brand in Germany from the ground up and seek a Real Estate Lawyer.
The current work arrangement is remote/travel-based.
The future office will be located in or around Munich.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Development Department:
- Conducting legal due diligence on real estate properties, land plots, and premises to assess suitability for quick-service restaurant operations.
- Liaising with landlords regarding restaurant and land lease agreements:
- Analyzing contract terms for tenant risks and mitigating them through balanced, compromise-based solutions;
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial lease agreements for properties and land plots;
- Leading negotiations, proposing amendments/addendums, drafting supplementary agreements, and handling lease terminations;
- Managing pre-litigation claim procedures;
- Representing the company in negotiations with landlords and counterparties.
- Registering long-term lease agreements with the land registry (where required by law).
- Drafting and negotiating construction contracts for restaurant development purposes.
- Developing and adapting standard lease templates and related agreements (preliminary leases, long-term leases, agency agreements, utility service contracts, etc.).
- Participating in the development of internal procedures relevant to functional responsibilities.
- Preparing legal opinions upon management request and performing other assignments as directed by the supervisor.
- University degree in law (Staatsexamen or equivalent) with practical experience in real estate law;
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in real estate development within retail chains, QSR/hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or franchising sectors in Germany;
- Strong communication skills and ability to balance business interests with legal risk management;
- Proven track record of successfully closing lease agreements for at least 25 retail/commercial units;
- In-depth knowledge of German urban planning regulations (BauGB) and commercial permitting procedures;
- Familiarity with regional specifics of target federal states: Thuringia, Saxony, Bavaria;
- Languages: Native German (C2), English (minimum B2).
Additional Content
About the Company
Our client is the European subsidiary of a leading KFC franchisee that operates one of the fastest-growing international-format restaurant chains.
Our client's goal is to scale KFC’s presence in Germany, open modern restaurants, and build a strong operational team working in accordance with international QSR standards.
Our client is launching their restaurant brand in Germany from the ground up and seek a Real Estate Lawyer.
The current work arrangement is remote/travel-based.
The future office will be located in or around Munich.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Development Department:
- Conducting legal due diligence on real estate properties, land plots, and premises to assess suitability for quick-service restaurant operations.
- Liaising with landlords regarding restaurant and land lease agreements:
- Analyzing contract terms for tenant risks and mitigating them through balanced, compromise-based solutions;
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial lease agreements for properties and land plots;
- Leading negotiations, proposing amendments/addendums, drafting supplementary agreements, and handling lease terminations;
- Managing pre-litigation claim procedures;
- Representing the company in negotiations with landlords and counterparties.
- Registering long-term lease agreements with the land registry (where required by law).
- Drafting and negotiating construction contracts for restaurant development purposes.
- Developing and adapting standard lease templates and related agreements (preliminary leases, long-term leases, agency agreements, utility service contracts, etc.).
- Participating in the development of internal procedures relevant to functional responsibilities.
- Preparing legal opinions upon management request and performing other assignments as directed by the supervisor.
- University degree in law (Staatsexamen or equivalent) with practical experience in real estate law;
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in real estate development within retail chains, QSR/hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or franchising sectors in Germany;
- Strong communication skills and ability to balance business interests with legal risk management;
- Proven track record of successfully closing lease agreements for at least 25 retail/commercial units;
- In-depth knowledge of German urban planning regulations (BauGB) and commercial permitting procedures;
- Familiarity with regional specifics of target federal states: Thuringia, Saxony, Bavaria;
- Languages: Native German (C2), English (minimum B2).