Legal Counsel, EMEA (14 months FTC)

This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

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Description & Requirements who we are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits.

Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well.

We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.

As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future.

In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The lululemon Legal team's purpose is to empower the business while navigating risk and playing in possibility.

We are a team that cultivates a culture of connection and curiosity.

We thrive by caring for the whole person, fostering an inclusive environment and having fun.

core responsibilities

Based in the London Store Support Centre and reporting to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, this is a 14 months contract and an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic legal team supporting lululemon's operations across EMEA.

You will be responsible for a broad range of commercial legal matters and will partner closely with teams across the business to help deliver strategic objectives while managing legal and compliance risk.

• Working in close collaboration with global and regional colleagues, you will be:
• Supporting our Real Estate and Store Development teams on store lease negotiations, lease management matters, construction and store development projects, landlord discussions and other property-related initiatives across EMEA.
• Managing the legal aspects of new store openings, relocations, refurbishments and other strategic real estate projects, working alongside both internal partners and external legal advisers.
• Advising on the negotiation, drafting and implementation of a broad range of commercial contracts supporting our marketing, retail, digital and ecommerce channels.

This will include sponsorships, collaborations, technology agreements, vendor contracts, promotional initiatives and other commercial arrangements.

• Partnering closely with regional and global stakeholders across Brand, Marketing, Digital, Ecommerce, Retail Operations, Procurement and Technology to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that enables business growth.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance regional contract templates, playbooks, processes and governance frameworks.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships across the business and with the global legal team, taking time to understand lululemon's strategy, operations and commercial priorities.
• Proactively driving continuous improvement in regional ways of working, including identifying opportunities to leverage technology, simplify processes and enhance risk management.
• Thinking laterally and delivering practical, innovative and solutions-oriented advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Managing the effective instruction and oversight of external counsel and other legal service providers.
• Providing support to the Senior Legal Director and broader legal leadership team on strategic regional initiatives and special projects as required.

qualifications

• Solicitor qualified to practise in England and Wales.

As a guide, we are seeking someone with approximately 3-6 years' post-qualification experience, although exceptional candidates with the right expertise and capability will be considered.

• Strong commercial contracting experience, gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment.
• Experience advising consumer-facing, retail, ecommerce, technology or marketing-focused businesses would be highly beneficial.
• Exposure to commercial real estate, leasing, construction or store development matters would behighlyadvantageous.
• Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of business operations, risk management and stakeholder priorities.
• Technically capable, with a broad understanding of the laws, regulations and processes that affect retail and consumer-led businesses across the UK and Europe.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with senior stakeholders across a wide range of business functions.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong work ethic, integrity and sound judgement.
• Curious, collaborative and eager to learn and develop.
• must haves
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

compensation and benefits package lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance.

The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings , subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority.

We believe that when life works, work works.

We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well.

Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series
• (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements.

The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

• workplace arrangement
• Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.