Job Description: Senior Legal Counsel

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our team and support our growing fashion brand. This role will involve overseeing legal aspects of retail leasing, managing in-house legal requirements, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, and liaising with various stakeholders. As we expand our footprint in retail and operations, the ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping our legal framework while aligning closely with the parent company's legal team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Retail Leasing and Transactions:

- Manage all legal aspects of retail store leasing, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating MoUs, LOIs, Lease Deeds, ATL/LLA, maintenance contracts, and fit-out agreements.

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws in retail leasing and store operations.

In-House Legal Advisory:

- Serve as the in-house legal advisor for the organization, providing guidance on various legal and compliance matters.

- Draft and negotiate agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, and employment-related documents.

- Provide support for dispute resolution and risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance Management:

- Ensure alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization, including labor laws, taxation, licensing, and operational compliance.

- Develop and implement internal compliance policies to ensure adherence to industry standards and organizational goals.

Stakeholder Coordination and Liaison:

- Act as a liaison between the company and regulatory authorities, ensuring timely submissions and responses.

- Collaborate with internal teams, including HR, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless compliance and legal support.

- Work closely with the parent company's legal team to ensure alignment and consistency across legal practices.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

- Oversee the maintenance of all legal documents, including contracts, licenses, and compliance certificates.

- Ensure timely renewal and registration of agreements, permits, and statutory filings.

Proactive Problem-Solving:

- Anticipate legal risks and provide innovative, business-oriented solutions to address them.

- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, contributing to strategic decisions with legal insights.

Skills and Competencies:

- Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and review.

- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, corporate laws, and labor laws.

- Familiarity with retail leasing and real estate laws is a significant advantage.

- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills.

- Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex legal matters independently.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a recognized institution; LLM is a plus.

- 7+ years of experience in legal roles, with exposure to compliance management and corporate legal matters.

- Experience in the fashion or retail industry is highly desirable.

- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a fast-growing and innovative fashion brand, contributing to its success and growth.

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with close collaboration across teams and the parent company's legal team.

- Make a significant impact by shaping legal and compliance practices in an expanding organization.