Legal Counsel

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Report to:
General Counsel

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for legal advice and documentation for Lovisa Americas and other countries as required, including:

• Drafting and negotiating legal agreements and precedents
• Maintenance of legal document registers and trackers (e.g., contracts registers, intellectual property registers, litigation trackers)
• Assisting with managing legal disputes and litigation
• Liaising with external lawyers on matters (where applicable)
• Keeping informed of legislative changes and legal matters which will affect Lovisa and ensuring relevant team members are informed and processes and procedures are implemented to ensure compliance
• Providing day‑to‑day general legal advice as required

• Approximately 3 – 6 years’ experience in an in‑house legal retail environment, preferable with employment and some litigation experience
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Concise and accurate drafting skills
• Windows and other Microsoft Office products – intermediate to advanced level

• Legal documentation
  • Leases and other documentation are accurate, in accordance with nominated Lovisa parameters and executed within prescribed time frames.
• Reporting
  • Reports, registers and systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Regular reporting to General Counsel and other department heads as required.
• Litigation
  • Legal disputes are managed efficiently and cost-effectively having regard to the nature of the dispute and legal risk.
• Legal risk and education
  • Legal developments in relevant jurisdictions are monitored and communicated to relevant parts of the business.
  • Processes and procedures implemented to ensure legal compliance and minimise legal risk.

Other duties and special projects within skill and competency level as required.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Legal

Retail