Job Description
<DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES>
Contract and Legal Document Management
• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of legal documents and contracts (NDAs, letters of intent, supplier and service agreements, franchisee contracts, communication and IT agreements, etc.)
• Handle lease negotiations, renewals, terminations, and construction contracts; provide legal advice on real estate matters
• Maintain and monitor the contract database, including key renewal and expiration dates
• Create, manage, and update contract templates and legal documentation
• Draft and revise internal policies and procedures, when needed
• Support OHQ in adapting Global documents to local requirements
Consumer Protection
• Advise on, draft, and update general terms and conditions of sale, ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws and safeguarding brand integrity
• Provide legal guidance on disputes and claims related to consumer law, including issues of parallel trade
• Deliver targeted training sessions on consumer protection topics to relevant departments
Compliance and Regulation
• Ensure compliance with applicable regional regulations
• Implement and monitor adherence to Global compliance programs, including anti-corruption, supply chain vigilance/CSR, antitrust, data protection policies, etc
• Develop, adapt, and promote compliance policies and procedures (e.g., data protection, ethics, environmental and labour standards), aligned with Global standards, including regional training initiatives
• Conduct legal monitoring of applicable regulations and ensure ongoing compliance (excluding tax matters)
Corporate Governance
• Ensure compliance with applicable regional regulations
• Prepare board and shareholder resolutions
• Handle business license registrations and renewals including BIS
• Certify legal documents as required
• Conduct legal monitoring of applicable regulations and ensure ongoing compliance (excluding tax matters)
General Legal Support
• Conduct legal research and regulatory analysis
• Support operational teams in managing their business relationships, including the termination of those relationships
• Manage disputes and litigation when applicable
• Support the HR department on labour law issues
• Support in protecting Intellectual Property
<REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE>
• A minimum of 5-8 years of practical legal experience acquired in law firms and/or in-house legal departments, ideally within the retail or luxury sector
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating a strong sense of initiative and accountability
• Collaborative mindset with a pleasant, intuitive, and proactive attitude. Highly organized, rigorous, and autonomous
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a strong interest in business operations. A pragmatic, business-oriented approach is essential—you are expected to act as a true business partner, not merely a support function
• Able to adapt to environmental changes and varying needs with flexibility
• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from a recognized university
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from a recognized university