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Uniqlo

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Berlin
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a German-admitted lawyer with 3+ years in retail law, strong in transactions, data & consumer protection, litigation, and fluent in English and German. Polish is a plus.
  • You will manage works council issues, draft contracts, address legal risks, handle disputes, ensure compliance with laws, educate employees, and standardize legal processes across Germany and Poland.

Requirements

  • * Admitted to practice law in Germany
  • * Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience working for the retail industry at a law firm or in-house
  • * Experience dealing with works council matters
  • * Strong transactional background with drafting and negotiation experience
  • * Experience dealing with data protection law and consumer protection law
  • * Experience dealing with litigation (labour and commercial)
  • * Full professional proficiency in English and German are must. Polish language would be an added bonus.
  • * Open to domestic and overseas travels when required
  • * High flexibility and adaptability in dealing with and prioritising work scope
  • * Ability to work under tight budget constraints and minimise spending for legal advice
  • * Ability to develop good relationships with colleagues across all departments

Responsibilities

  • Works council legal management - Germany
  • Coordinating closely with Human Resources Germany to handle legal issues related to works council
  • Researching and applying works council-related laws and devise appropriate strategy together with Human Resources Germany
  • Consulting external law firms as necessary in coordination with Human Resources Germany on works council related matters
  • Labour and employment support - Germany & Poland
  • Researching labour and employment laws and adopt competitive employment agreements in coordination with Human Resources
  • Contract drafting, review, negotiation - Germany & Poland
  • Generating initial drafts of contracts and other legal documentation
  • Reviewing and editing third party drafts of contracts
  • Standardising update and maintain contract templates
  • Supporting business teams by negotiating contracts directly with vendors as necessary
  • Offering practical yet robust solutions in time-sensitive situations
  • Obtaining signatures/seals on legal documentation
  • Organising and filing documents and perform related administrative tasks
  • Legal risk management - Germany & Poland
  • Providing practical, low risk solutions to legal consultations from business
  • Proactively identifying legal risks within business, propose and implement solutions
  • Proactively engaging with human resources, store operations and SSC departments to facilitate understanding of issues
  • Litigation, legal disputes management - Germany & Poland
  • Handling various litigation and disputes arising within business, including customer claims (manage deadlines, devise strategy, coordinate with internal teams and external law firms)
  • Implementing low-cost and suitable solutions for obtaining external legal support, including selecting and coordinating with law firms
  • Compliance management - Germany & Poland
  • Undertaking key role within General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) working team to design, implement, and maintain GDPR-compliant data privacy practices
  • Identifying non-compliance of various matters and coordinate with relevant departments to rectify
  • Constantly monitoring new and changes on relevant laws in Germany and efficiently communicate how it impacts, and solutions to, the business and relevant stakeholders
  • Employee education - Germany & Poland
  • Educating employees on compliance matters (e.g., GDPR) including conducting training to departments and presentations at company-wide meetings
  • Instilling in employees a strong legal and compliance mindset
  • Standardisation of processes - Germany & Poland
  • Standardising and creating efficient work processes including drafting manuals

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Legal Counsel role at UNIQLO for Germany & Poland?

The main focus of the Legal Counsel role will be on labour and employment matters, and will also include elements of commercial, consumer protection, and data privacy.

Where is the Legal Counsel position based?

The Legal Counsel position is based in our Berlin office.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Germany and have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the retail industry.

Is proficiency in languages important for this role?

Yes, full professional proficiency in English and German is essential, and proficiency in Polish would be an added bonus.

What key responsibilities will the Legal Counsel have regarding works council management?

The Legal Counsel will coordinate closely with Human Resources Germany to handle legal issues related to the works council, research applicable laws, and devise strategies.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have experience dealing with works council matters, a strong transactional background with drafting and negotiation experience, and knowledge of data protection and consumer protection laws.

Will the Legal Counsel need to handle litigation matters?

Yes, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing various litigation and disputes arising within the business.

What benefits does UNIQLO offer to employees?

UNIQLO offers benefits such as a 30-day holiday allowance, bi-annual bonus potential, a profit share scheme, meal and mobility allowances, a 30% staff discount, and an employer-funded pension scheme.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role is open to domestic and overseas travel when required.

How does UNIQLO promote an inclusive work environment?

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or background.

What type of training will the Legal Counsel provide to employees?

The Legal Counsel will educate employees on compliance matters, including conducting training sessions and presentations at company-wide meetings.

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Uniqlo

Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

About UNIQLO LifeWear Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.77 trillion yen for the 2023 fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (US $18.92 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2023 rate of $1 = 146.2 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now close to 3,600.