Legal Counsel in Kennington

DescriptionCharlotte Tilbury BeautyFounded in 2013 by world‑renowned makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury CBE, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has transformed the global beauty industry with one mission: to empower everyone, everywhere to look and feel like the most confident version of themselves.
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With our easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑choose, easy‑to‑gift icons, we’ve become one of the most talked‑about beauty brands on the planet
- and the magic is only growing.Today, we’re a global beauty phenomenon, scaling at record speed across 50+ markets with over 3,000 Dream Team members bringing the Tilbury magic to life every single day.
Across the world, our Retail Teams and Magic Offices work hand‑in‑hand to shape the Charlotte Tilbury experience
- from the glamour of London and the style capitals of Europe, to the energy of the Americas, the vibrant beauty hubs of the Middle East and the fast‑growing innovation centres across APAC.
Every region brings its own sparkle, culture and community, creating the unmistakable magic of Team Tilbury.We’re bold.
We’re disruptive.
We’re powered by creativity, innovation and industry‑leading tech.
And as we continue to break records across countries, channels and categories, we’re looking for extraordinary talent to join us.About the roleAs Legal Counsel for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty you will report directly to a Senior Legal Counsel.
You will advise the international business on day-to-day legal matters, delivering to the business the very highest standards of legal advice and regulatory compliance whilst supporting the business with its international growth.
Your remit covers legal support to the global (excluding China) direct and indirect procurement teams and the commercial retail teams for UK, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Australia (“EMEA”), APAC and Travel Retail, along with new market expansion.
You will support the business on negotiating and drafting a wide range of contracts including new retail/franchise/distribution agreements, store design and leases and commercial contracts relating to supply chain, professional services, logistics, facilities, visual merchandise, IT and digital and other third party engagements.
You will also support the legal team to develop and enhance effective working processes with the business to ensure that the business’ objectives are achieved within appropriate timescales and with the relevant stakeholder approval. As required, you will assist other areas of the business and legal team on a broad range of legal matters.
As Legal Counsel you willAssisting with legal affairs relating to procurement, retail and new market expansion matters, with supervision from a Senior Legal Counsel Supporting the business with day-to-day legal queries, identifying legal risks and providing commercially sound adviceAssisting with the development and implementation of legal procedures and policies to ensure the business’ compliance with applicable lawsDrafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts, legal documents and other regulatory or contractual requirementsSupporting the business with legal proceedings, working with outside counsel when requiredPreparing and conducting legal training for staff Key AttributesCommunication and Stakeholder ManagementAccurate, clear and concise communication (written and oral) of legal and non-legal informationKnows the importance of good working relationships (internal and external); communicates and builds trust and rapport Demonstrates presentation skills that effectively convey a message Organises and co-ordinates workload and priorities to provide timely and effective supportShow flexibility and overcomes difficulties to achieve results within targets and timescalesDemonstrates and displays the Charlotte Tilbury values at all times Professional Excellence & Business Acumen Qualified legal professionalResearches effectively to develop understanding of the law or specialist areaDrafts and negotiates in a logical manner using standard templates and precedents. Takes ownership of documentation producedApplies knowledge and skills relevant to role. Works with a commercial mind setExercises judgment on when to seek advice or escalateDemonstrates structured analysis and interpretation of legal and non-legal informationRecognises, understands and communicates project risksKnows how activities, processes and systems relevant to the role fit together and interactUnderstands the foundations of the beauty/retail market and seeks to learn moreDemonstrates understanding and awareness of other cultures, jurisdictions and business approachesShares ideas and identifies and acts on opportunities to contributes to the team’s knowledge