Director, Legal, EMEA(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer (Singapore, US, England & Wales, Switzerland, or commonwealth)
• At least 6 years transactional experience (leading law firm)
• Working knowledge advertising law (EU consumer protection)
• Experience drafting/negotiating marketing/promotions agreements
• Outstanding judgment
• Ability to manage complex issues quickly/effectively
• Excellent drafting skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong collaborative skills
• Ability to coordinate with global stakeholders
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well within teams
• Cross-functional/cross-cultural teamwork skills
• Ability to act independently (fast-paced environment)
• Highly organized
• Ability to work under pressure (high-volume/tight timelines)
• Results-oriented
• Ability to anticipate legal issues/risks
• Ability to develop legal strategy/set objectives

Tasks

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize legal agreements.
• Manage risk and maximize business benefits.
• Ensure meticulous attention to legal details.
• Provide guidance on franchise disclosure and registration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable franchise laws.
• Coordinate and support legal opinions from local counsel.
• Provide regular training on legal matters.
• Support business teams on daily legal matters.
• Draft various letters and communications.
• Interpret legal documents.
• Update contract templates.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Review and approve advertising and promotional materials.
• Ensure legal compliance of all marketing content.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on material review.
• Review and negotiate marketing agreements.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on negotiations.
• Perform other assigned legal and business duties.

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