LEGAL COUNSEL London, England
Job description
Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.
We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.
THE GIG
We are looking for a junior-mid level solicitor who will act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, providing high quality legal advice on commercial issues and projects at all stages, managing the balance between legal risk and commercial reward.
You will be reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel for Group and working with lawyers in each region as well as stakeholders at all levels across the business. It is an impactful role working in a very busy and fast paced environment.
The Group legal team provides legal and compliance support to Dr. Martens Group functions which include Global Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, HR, Strategy and Finance and the broader legal team including Sustainability.
As our Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of legal documents and contracts from NDAs to long-term £1 million+ commitments (including licensing, agency, supplier/outsourcing, manufacture, procurement, and general commercial agreements) to assist and support various business activities.
- Working with stakeholders across the business at all levels from entry-level roles up to global management.
- Providing analysis, advice, guidance, and solutions on contractual, legal and risk management on existing and proposed business and commercial transactions.
- Working with the regional legal teams in EMEA, Americas and APAC to support Group work in region.
- Supporting the development of processes, know-how, templates, and precedents across the legal team.
- Keeping abreast of legal developments impacting the commercial and transactional side of the business and providing training where appropriate.
It goes without saying that everyone at Dr. Martens is part of a team. Everyone is expected to take on other duties as needed to respond to the needs of the business.
THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART
Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:
- A qualified solicitor with at least one-year PQE in the UK or a similar common law jurisdiction.
- Excellent academic background and experience gained in a mid to top tier firm or similar in-house role.
- You will use your professional judgment to make decisions that impact business operations, both long and short-term.
- An influential, helpful and a strong team player, you’ll need to lead and collaborate with stakeholders across all business functions, using your specialist legal expertise to influence business decisions with support from your line manager.
- A proven track record in providing accurate and effective legal counsel and experience handling wide ranging business and commercial transactions.
- The ability to communicate with impact, delivering messages clearly and succinctly.
- A strong sense of initiative and a “can do” attitude, with the ability to adapt according to business needs, taking a flexible approach to work (especially when working to deadlines and business activity across various time zones).
- You have excellent time management and prioritisation skills; you understand Dr. Martens is a fast-paced environment.
- You work well under pressure, are self-motivated, and can manage upwards.
- You have high standards and attention to detail; we can depend on you to always remember the finer details.
- You are strategic and a highly skilled problem solver, who plans.
- Leading the way on all things DE&I & wellbeing.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Hybrid working
- Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
- 65% off all Docs
- Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
- Private healthcare
- A dedicated culture team
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Amazing Camden based offices with roof terrace overlooking the canal
Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.
