Legal Counsel, EMEA in London

About Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Job Overview

Ralph Lauren is seeking to appoint an in‑house legal counsel to support its business throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, with a particular focus on corporate, distribution and compliance matters. Reporting to the Head of Corporate, Compliance & Distribution, Legal, EMEA, the role is based in London.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to Ralph Lauren’s business throughout the EMEA region, with a particular focus on corporate, commercial and compliance matters.
• Draft and review various corporate, finance, tax and treasury‑related documentation, including coordination with internal teams and external service providers.
• Conduct research and provide analysis and advice on various compliance (including on Ralph Lauren’s internal policies) or regulatory matters (particularly EU regulations), as well as other general areas of law that are relevant to the business.
• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts (particularly relating to wholesale, distribution, licensing and logistics) as required by the business teams and various internal departments.
• Work with global team members (based in the US and Asia) on global projects and/or to ensure consistency and compliance with global corporate policies.
• Manage and liaise with external counsel.
• Undertake any ad hoc legal projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Recognised law degree and admitted to practice in the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy, France or other EU Member State.
• 3-5 full strategic performance cycles’ legal experience (prior private practice experience would be helpful).
• Experience in corporate, commercial and/or compliance matters.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, plus fluency in at least one additional European language (preferably French, Italian or German).
• Willingness to learn other practice areas and to become familiar with laws of other jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to occasionally travel around the region when required.

We offer a collegial working environment and an attractive remuneration package and career prospects for the right candidate. Only short‑listed candidates will be notified. Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided will only be used for purpose of recruitment and selection.