Inhouse Legal Counsel

Job Overview

We are looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to lead the internal legal function and coordinate a small central legal team at Champion Europe Group Headquarters. The role works in close alignment with the Group Corporate Legal Department across different European jurisdictions.

Mission

The mission is to ensure full legal compliance, support risk management processes, and act as a strategic business partner to enable the company’s growth and safeguard its interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal counsel and support to various business units (contract law, compliance, employment law, IP, etc.)
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and strategic agreements to protect the company’s interests
• Develop, update, and implement internal legal policies and procedures
• Ensure company-wide compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., environmental law, data protection, corporate governance)
• Assess legal risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies in alignment with the business
• Manage or oversee litigation strategy, liaising with external law firms when necessary
• Support corporate governance matters, including Board of Directors’ activities, corporate structure, and legal filings
• Conduct internal training sessions on legal and regulatory matters such as compliance, anti‑bribery, and privacy regulations
• Provide legal guidance during mergers & acquisitions and other strategic business transactions

Qualifications

• General Counsel‑level profile with 7–10 years of post‑qualification experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within a leading national or international law firm
• Proven experience with full responsibility over an internal legal function
• Solid expertise in Corporate Law, Commercial Agreements, Competition Law, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property
• Strong business partnering mindset (responsiveness, proactiveness, solution‑oriented approach)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory

Application Language

Only CVs submitted in English will be considered.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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