Retail network is the beating heart of our business. With over 2000 stores around the world, we are close to our customers by inspiring them in their shopping.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts to join our Legal Department.
About the role
This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, international retail business, supporting a wide range of commercial operations.
* Contract Management: draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including franchise and licensing agreements, sales, agency and distribution agreements, service and consultancy agreements, purchase and supply agreements, logistics, warehousing, and transportation agreements, IT, software licensing, SaaS, and digital service agreements, outsourcing, facility management, and utilities contracts.
* Legal Advisory: provide clear, business-oriented advice to internal stakeholders, ensure compliance of contracts with applicable laws, company policies, and best practices, support management in strategic decisions relating to partnerships, procurement, and retail operations, advise on contract liabilities, and manage related litigation matters.
* Cross-Functional Support: partner closely with departments including Sales, Procurement and Finance, contribute proactively to business discussions, understanding commercial drivers and aligning legal advice accordingly.
What We're Looking For
* Law degree with excellent academic credentials and bar qualification is essential.
* At least 6 years of post‑qualification experience gained at a primary law firm, with a solid focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
* Prior exposure to retail, consumer goods, or e‑commerce industries will be highly regarded.
* Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
* Experience in retail, consumer goods, or related industries is highly desirable.
* Additional knowledge of company law and extraordinary corporate operations is a plus.
* Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential.
Why Join Us?
In OVS Group you will find a structured company, a dynamic and strongly results‑oriented environment. We are innovating tradition, with a strong investment in new technologies, to offer customers and employees an increasingly omnichannel and digital experience, without neglecting attention to the environment, the future and sustainability.
Additional benefits in joining us
* Wellbeing & Parenting: Programs dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing and parenting support.
* Wellness area with free courses such as yoga, pilates, and functional training.
* Learning & Development: Technical‑specialist and managerial training programs and opportunities for continuous skill development.
* Company Cafeteria.
* 20% discount on all our brands.
* Access to exclusive employee perks across the group (travel, electronics, and more).
* Flexible start times and smart working options.
* Medical consultation and 8 additional hours of paid leave annually for medical appointments.
* Health insurance included once a permanent contract is secured.
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