On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive lawyer to join the On Legal Team as Senior Lead, Legal Counsel, EMEA. Someone who has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload, while anticipating issues, will thrive in this dynamic, growth oriented environment. You will support the EMEA business on a broad range of topics

Your Mission

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, with a focus on sales and distribution agreements for the EMEA region, including agreements with marketplaces and online retailers
• Provide support on real estate and corporate matters, including in connection with the expansion of On retail stores in the EMEA region
• Develop and implement scalable, regional and global legal processes, playbooks and training to drive efficiency as the business grows
• Partner with AMER and APAC counsel and other key stakeholders on solutions that ensure global alignment and recognition of regional differences
• Coordinate, manage, and challenge external counsel on various legal topics
• Support the Legal Team at On in various internal and external projects

Your story

• Law degree and 6+ years post qualification experience in a law firm and in-house, preferred experience in a global consumer-facing product company
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to provide sound legal advice in high-pressure environments and balance legal risk with business objectives
• Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way we work
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area
• Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness

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What we offer

• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role