Head of Legal EMEA

About the job

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Building and managing a comprehensive approach to legal support for the EMEA region to ensure the successful uplift of the brand and transformation

Excellence and enjoyment in leading and managing a team with members in different locations

Providing functional support and guidance to legal geography activities managed by the Commercial organization

Advising on key legal requirements and assisting in creating and implementing geographic and local initiatives, including opportunity analysis, risk assessments, practical / creative alternatives, and sustainable solutions

Developing, drafting, reviewing, and making recommendations in connection with complex and business-relevant contracts, taking into account and maximizing business requirements, protection of Swarovski assets, and mitigation of key risks

Managing outside counsel, including the management and reporting on litigation and dispute resolutions, including budget responsibilities

Providing ongoing advice and counsel to key members of the relevant market cluster leadership team, including key management representatives, on all aspects of distribution, marketing local sales initiatives, employment, and regulatory compliance, and interfaces with central teams within Swarovski

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent who brings along the following :

University degree

Minimum 12 years of professional experience in providing cutting-edge legal support for geography / market activities in brand-intensive industries (luxury, apparel, etc.)

Strength in relying on personal judgment and business acumen

Team orientation and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Concentrated legal knowledge of the requirements for EMEA market activities, being the organization’s expert within the Legal function

Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills

Proficiency in other languages will be an asset

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including :

Swarovski products discounts

Full coverage of accident insurance

Attractive pension fund conditions

Subsidized public transportation or free parking

Employee canteen with buffet

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories.

Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people.

Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group.

A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard.

A place where anyone / everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

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