Legal Counsel

il y a 1 semaine

Zaventem, Belgique Levi Strauss & Co Temps plein

JOB DESCRIPTION

You're an original. So are we .

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.

About the Job

The Legal Counsel is a generalist lawyer and is able to operate across various jurisdictions to enable achievement of business goals while managing legal, compliance and reputational risks. Primary responsibilities at European or country level include:

Commercial: Work with business teams to enable profitable business growth, including negotiating, drafting, or reviewing commercial agreements such as distribution agreements (franchise, wholesale, licensing, selective distribution), e-commerce agreements, marketing and promotional agreements, strategic real estate projects, warehousing and logistics agreements. Advising the business in connection with new business initiatives, transactions (e.g. store buy-backs) and retail store operations. Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management: Monitor and advise internal stakeholders on relevant regulatory updates applicable to our business, in particular competition law, sustainability and human rights in the supply chain, consumer laws, and providing appropriate, regular trainings to the business. Assist with internal compliance and government agencies investigations. V endor contracts : work with procurement team on a variety of services and supply agreements, including IT, in furtherance of business objectives. Supports the roll out of the Contract Lifecycle Management tool for LSE. Dispute Resolution: Work with business teams, and internal and external counsel to manage disputes and litigation claims. HR Legal: Work with local HR team to support employment law matters, including, reviewing policies and forms, and managing employee disputes. Brand Protection & Intellectual Property: in partnership with Global Intellectual Property Team, advise clients on trademark and other IP-related issues, such as parallel imports. Support Global Intellectual Property team in brand protection efforts and strategies for relevant cluster(s). Corporate: provide oversight on subsidiary maintenance and corporate governance of the European subsidiaries of the Levi Strauss & Co. group and support relationship with outsourcing vendor. Global & Regional Projects: Support global or pan-regional projects, as required.

Key Relationships: Global & LSE legal team, local and/or functional business teams.

Travel: Occasional travel within LSE region.

About You

Education: Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university and called to the Bar (in an LSE jurisdiction).

Experience: Minimum 6-7 years’ experience practicing law with leading law firm and in-house. Ideal candidate is a generalist commercial lawyer and has experience within an in-house legal department of an international company.

Functional Competencies:

Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business and commercial transactions, understands key business drivers, and conversant in key business financial metrics. Business and Solutions Oriented: Able to think critically about key business drivers and risk factors. Able to develop practical solutions to achieve business objectives within acceptable risk parameters. Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communications skills. Able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels, including to executives, junior staff and external stakeholders. Comfortable making executive-level presentations and delivering training. Legal Skills: Strong understanding of legal concepts and how to apply to real-world situations. Excellent drafting skills, able to draft simple or complex legal documentation as needed. Able to learn new areas of the law and apply to company’s business. Able to analyze complex situations and identify and simplify core issues. Collaboration: a strong team player inside and outside the ELD. Able to work as part of cross-functional teams and establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders at country, regional and global levels. Self-Starter; Maturity: Able to operate with high degree of autonomy and handle ambiguity. Confidence to make recommendations.

Industry Requirements: Experience in retail, apparel industry and/or consumer goods preferred.

Individual Requirements:

Excellent English (written and oral) and proficiency in German and/or Dutch. Strong work ethics, an individual interested in operating in a values-driven environment. Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively work with people at all levels. Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment, including cross-functional teams. Business and solutions oriented, proactive, and able to work flexibly and independently under pressure and to tight deadlines. Possess self-confidence, maturity and ability to work through challenges and ambiguity.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $XXX-$XXX. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

·401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.

·Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations

·Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise

·Paid Family Leave

LOCATION

Zaventem, Belgium

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

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