PpVF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Senior Legal Counsel LE Corporate (EMEA) to join our Legal team based in Stabio, Switzerland. /p h3Let’s talk about the role! /h3 pReporting directly to the Vice President Regional General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel LE Corporate (EMEA) provides pragmatic, business‑oriented legal support across VF’s corporate activities in the region. The Corporate Business Area remit is broad and includes, among other matters, corporate finance support (governance, entity management and restructuring, intragroup and financing arrangements), acquisitions and divestitures (including MA and integration), property real estate, and sourcing supply chain matters, as well as relevant compliance workstreams (e.g., SOX‑, tax‑ and ESG‑related support, as applicable). Labor employment (LE) is a primary accountability of the role: you are expected to identify, lead and coordinate LE advice as a cross‑cutting workstream, translate employment risk into clear business actions in close partnership with HR and other stakeholders, and support consistent employment risk management and reporting across the region. /p h3Primary Accountabilities /h3 ul liResource Allocation: Devise exhaustive plans detailing resource deployment. This entails scoping the need for both internal expertise and external legal partnerships, while assessing potential ROI. /li liLegal Surveillance: Continually monitor legal nuances, especially those impacting corporate governance, acquisitions, divestitures, and other intricate facets of the Corporate Business Area within the region. /li liStrategic Counsel: Offer informed legal direction on the legal matters specified in the Annex. Collaborate with other Business Area leads to spot common intersections in strategy and potential legal risks. Offer strategic legal advice, particularly on matters of corporate structuring, labour and employment, and overarching corporate strategy. /li liLE Governance: Establish and maintain a consistent labour employment governance framework across the region (in partnership with HR), including escalation pathways, playbooks/templates, decision logs for material cases, and the coordinated management of external employment counsel to ensure compliant and timely outcomes. /li liContract Oversight: Supervise the genesis, negotiation, and culmination of pivotal corporate contracts, including real estate, sourcing or employment, ensuring alignment with VF’s overarching objectives while mitigating legal exposure. /li liRisk Management: Innovate and execute methodologies to pinpoint and neutralize potential legal pitfalls, especially within the Corporate Business Area’s vast spectrum. This includes monitoring potential challenges to VF's enterprise actions and decisions. /li liLegal Ops Synergy: Collaborate closely with the Legal Ops team to ideate, bring to life, and maintain requisite compliance tools and procedures tailored specifically for corporate operations. /li liFinancial Oversight: Exercise judicious oversight over the engagement of external legal entities, ensuring their services align with the budgetary constraints specific to corporate initiatives. /li liTraining Campaigns: Conceive and oversee the roll‑out of educational vehicles targeted at VF personnel, centring on corporate‑related legal themes, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices. /li liReporting: Draft and deliver cogent reports to both regional and global hierarchies on strategic corporate legal subjects. Emphasize predictive enterprise risk analyses and region‑specific countermeasures. /li liCommittee Engagement: Actively partake in, and at times spearhead, various committees spanning both regional and global compliance forums as well as strategic roundtables pertinent to the Corporate Business Area. /li /ul h3Skills For Success /h3 h3Educational Background /h3 ul liLegal Mastery: Possession of a Juris Doctor or master’s degree in law. /li /ul h3Professional Expertise /h3 ul liTrack Record: A minimum of 10-12 years of dedicated experience in corporate legal responsibilities in multicultural environments with solid expertise in Labor Employment. A combination of law firm and corporate in‑house experience is highly desirable. /li liCommercial Insight: Profound knowledge of legal aspects related to corporate business operations, ranging from contracts, stakeholder relations, to regulatory adherence. A strong background in protecting intellectual property rights for consumer brands is essential. /li liTechnical Insight: Comprehensive understanding of the corporate legal landscape, including regulatory matters, compliance, litigation, and risk management, as well as overall corporate governance. /li liSystem Creation: Can establish systems and scalable processes, including internal policies and procedures. /li liFinancial Oversight: Demonstrable experience in budget formulation, allocation, and fiscal management. /li liCommunications Excellence: Outstanding ability to convey intricate legal topics clearly and persuasively to a range of stakeholders, both within and outside the organization. /li liCultural Adaptability: Proven track record of thriving in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural workspace. /li liLinguistic Proficiency: English fluency is mandatory. Proficiency in additional regional languages will be a distinct advantage. /li liCritical Thinking: Exceptional legal research, analytical reasoning, and drafting prowess. /li /ul h3What’s In It For You /h3 pWe’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. /p ul liA supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do. /li liAn inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together. /li liBe part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi‑brand, multi‑country organization. /li liOn‑site gym offering health and well‑being initiatives. /li liA discount card with 50% on all VF brands. /li liBreak out areas offering complimentary hot drinks. /li /ul h3Free to Be, Inclusion Diversity /h3 pAs an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr