Head of Legal EMEA, Zürich

Vor 2 Tagen


Zürich, Schweiz TN Switzerland Vollzeit

About the job


Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

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

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

  7. 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:

  1. University degree.

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

  3. Strength in relying on personal judgment and business acumen.

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

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

  6. Excellent English proficiency, presentation, and communication skills.

  7. Proficiency in other languages will be an asset.

What we offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:

  1. Swarovski products discounts.

  2. Full coverage of accident insurance.

  3. Attractive pension fund conditions.

  4. Subsidized public transportation or free parking.

  5. 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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