Legal Advisor

Company: Le Creuset Group
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

REPORTS TO Group Legal Director, with dotted line to CEO Americas WHO WE ARE - Le Creuset is a global company leader in the creation, production and distribution of top quality cookware, present in more than 50 countries worldwide through directly operated stores and e-commerce web sites, as well as through a network of selected independent resellers. WHO YOU ARE - -As our Legal Counsel, you oversee all legal aspects of Le Creuset operations worldwide to provide direction and support of our high growth business. You are responsible for ensuring Le Creuset has a business environment that is compliant to minimize liability and risks. You will engage with various business units on a broad range of issues, which may include Information Technology laws, Consumer Protection laws, Privacy laws, Commercial laws, Employment laws, Corporate laws, and Intellectual Property laws. In this role, you will serve as the main point of contact for all legal matters while also functioning to guide and develop internal legal and compliance processes procedure, and strategy. This position will be based in Charleston, SC, and will report to the Global Legal Director. - YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Legal support in the areas of law where Le Creuset is active, more concretely (but not limited to): Information Technology laws, Consumer Protection laws, Privacy laws, Commercial laws, Employment laws, Corporate laws, and Intellectual Property laws.
• Legal support in drafting and reviewing international contracts in different areas such as (but not limited to): Real Estate, Intellectual Property related, Commercial, Information Technology, etc.
• Liaising with relevant business departments both at headquarters level and with the subsidiaries worldwide.
• Liaising with external counsel. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Legal position will focus mainly on Intellectual property, commercial (specially on distribution agreements and anti-trust laws), corporate and privacy laws.Required:
  • Degree in Law plus a minimum of 4 to 6 years' experience in a qualified international law firm.
  • Experience as in-house lawyer will also be valuable.
  • Experience in the North America Region (US and Canada) and any other regions also a plus.
  • Attention to detail, impeccable organizational, planning and project skills is a MUST in this role.
  • Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and inclusive work environment, while also being capable of working independently and taking ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Any additional language would be considered as a strong asset.
  • Hands/on and pragmatic, with a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to work on different matters simultaneously, assertive and deadline driven.
  • Good listener and easily approachable, appreciative of cultural differences and able to communicate effectively with all levels within and outside the company. WHY JOIN US Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger---from your first day to every moment thereafter, you're going to love what you do! THE PERKS
    • Incredible benefits package
    • Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both
    • Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously. FLSA STATUS Exempt EEO STATEMENT Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. QualificationsEducationRequiredBachelors or better.ExperiencePreferred Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and inclusive work environment, while also being capable of working independently and taking ownership of assigned tasks. Experience in the North America Region (US and Canada) and any other regions also a plus. Degree in Law plus a minimum of 4 to 6 years' experience in a qualified international law firm.

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