Legal Counsel
Bellevue, GE, CH
CONTEXT
To further strengthen the legal team of the Richemont Group, we are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel.
You will be part of a team within Group Legal that deals with a wide area of legal topics across the luxury goods spectrum including manufacturing, distribution, sponsorship, licences, endorsement, lease, employment, service, corporate, compliance, litigations and many more topics.
We believe in a strong team spirit and constructive cooperation. We see Group Legal as a reliable and effective business partner to our Maisons. We are looking for someone who shares these beliefs
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Each of the areas of responsibility will involve a variety of different challenges requiring the person to be both flexible and adaptable whilst demonstrating gravitas in their dealings with internal and external counterparties.
Reporting directly to the Lead Counsel for these specific Maisons, the tasks include:
- Providing timely and results oriented legal advice and supporting on a wide variety of matters across the activities of the Maison.
- Responding to ad hoc queries and identifying, analysing and evaluating risks in order to provide appropriate and compliant solutions.
- Negotiating, reviewing, and drafting of a wide variety of legal and commercial documents, including manufacturing, distribution, services, license, sponsoring etc…agreements.
- Working in close cooperation with a variety of Richemont entities and with the support functions of the Richemont Group and liaising with and managing external counsels.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified lawyer (French law qualification is preferred) - Bar admission is a must.
- Minimum of 5 years post bar qualification experience in providing legal advice on a wide variety of legal matters in an international environment. A combination of private practice and in-house experience is preferred.
- Experience will include commercial / contract law. Proven drafting and negotiation skills is important.
- Fluent in both English and French.
- Very good command of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCESS WITH US?
- Solid grasp of the principles of law and an ability to adapt your work quickly dealing with different tasks also in fields of law where your experience may have been limited.
- Strong team player with excellent project management and communication skills.
- Result and business oriented, open-minded, excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work in close cooperation with others - both internal and external lawyers and non-lawyer colleagues.
- Excellent drafting skills.
- Have sound commercial judgment, strong intellect and the confidence to take the lead in negotiations with both internal and external counterparties.
- Demonstrate excellent persuasion and negotiation skills in complex settings.
- Articulate proposals clearly, balance the requirement for technical expertise, and have the ability to recognise the bigger commercial picture.
WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.
- We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
- We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
- We care for the world we live in.
You will join a dynamic, diverse environment, interacting with stakeholders across functions and countries. Our offices serve as the Headquarters of Richemont International and offer a modern and pleasant environment.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
If your application is selected we will reach out shortly for an introductory call.
As part of the interview process, we always ensure complete insight and transparency, namely, you will have the chance to meet to people who will be crucial to your future success in the role.
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