Legal Director

Our client is an extremely well sought after designer fashion brand.  They are looking to bring on board a Legal Director to run all commercial enquiries for EMEA.

Reporting to the CFO/COO the main responsibilities will be;

• Managing all legal and compliance enquiries for EMEA
• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of general commercial contracts; distribution agreements, licensing agreements, IT/e-commerce, acquisition, banking & finance, PR & Marketing agreements and shop/concession agreements
• Drafting and negotiating real estate lease agreements as and when required
• Managing outside counsel
• Advising HR on employment issues when needed

You will need to be/have the following skills;

• UK qualified solicitor
• Experience within the retail sector and a thorough understanding of the issues facing EU retailers
• The ability to draft and negotiate a broad range of general commercial contracts
• The ability to advise on; promotions, price advertising, trade licenses, privacy and other legal issues
• Experience of real estate
• Thrive on working in a fast paced environment

If you have the experience described and would be interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please send your CV to sturnbull@lawabsolute.com

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