Legal Counsel - Fixed Term Contract
Join our Global Legal Team in a fixed term contract position where you will gain exposure to a broad range of areas within the world of footwear!
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As Legal Counsel, you’ll work with our small legal team to deliver high-quality, commercial advice to our global teams. You’ll be a trusted partner to the business, delivering success through building relationships and sharing your knowledge.
You’ll have experience (or at least a keen interest) in retail, digital or consumer goods. Above everything else, you’ll be proactive, self-starting and engaging, keen to learn more about our brilliant products and support the business in a fast-paced, fun environment. FitFlop is on an exciting journey and you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience and support the business as we grow.
The Responsibilities:
- Working with all levels of our international business, from the most junior right up to the directors, as well as external counsel and third parties
- Providing wide-ranging legal advice to all areas of the business, including in relation to online sales, social media, data protection, advertising law, distribution, and franchising
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of legal agreements and contracts, including tech, manufacturing, vendor, distribution, wholesale and confidentiality agreements
- Advising the business on regulatory requirements and risks
- Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments, including sustainability and compliance, and update the business of these developments in a pragmatic way
- Preparing and delivering training to the business on relevant areas of law and company policies
- Providing support to the General Counsel on corporate and finance matters
The Person:
- Due to the contract nature of the role, we’re flexible on PQE, but you must be fully-qualified to practice law in the UK
- In-house commercial experience or in-house exposure preferred
- Keen interest in the business of retail, and providing a great customer experience.
- Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to express legal concepts in a clear manner, without wordiness, stuffiness or legalese
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Being adaptable and curious
- Engaging with our company culture and values, and lead the way in DE&I
Benefits:
⛑Private health or dental insurance
💰Pension contribution
🌴25 days of holidays
👟Free pairs and product discount
📚 Learning and Development Plan
⏰ Hybrid working hours with a minimum of 2/3 days in our office in Hammersmith
☀️Summer Fridays (6 ½ days in July and August on Fridays)
💆♀️Wellbeing programm
Legal Counsel - Fixed Term Contract
Join our Global Legal Team in a fixed term contract position where you will gain exposure to a broad range of areas within the world of footwear!
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