Brooks
Legal
Sr.RegionalCounsel,EMEA
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“Sr. Regional Counsel, EMEA at Brooks. Skills: commercial law, data privacy law, EMEA regional counsel. Establish and implement legal processes and policies for the region. Advise HR on employment matters for EMEA operations including terminations, leave management, and workplace investigations”
What You'll Achieve.
protect the company’s interests; manage day-to-day legal functions; achieve optimum legal and business outcomes in a timely manner
Industry & Context.
seeking efficient solutions; prioritizing multiple matters and issues; avoiding unnecessary disputes
Willingness to travel between EMEA and US offices as needed and for initial onboarding, Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate cross-time zone collaboration, Ability to travel regionally and/or to US HQ 2-5 times per year
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
European law degree (LLB/LLM or equivalent) qualified in an EU or UK jurisdiction (or equivalent), 10+ years of experience as a practicing business attorney, Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Detailed and practical knowledge of GDPR and its impact business operations, Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with the global legal team, Excellent active listening skills with the ability to communicate complex legal analysis and risk assessments with confidence to key stakeholders (including senior management), Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, Ability to achieve optimum legal and business outcomes in a timely manner by focusing on key objectives, seeking efficient solutions, prioritizing multiple matters and issues, and avoiding unnecessary disputes, Ability to travel regionally and/or to US HQ 2-5 times per year
Nice to Have
in-house experience at a fast-growing international consumer goods company, Proficiency in other European languages is an advantage, Familiarity with other global privacy laws and US state laws a plus
What You'll Do.
Establish and implement legal processes and policies for the region
Advise HR on employment matters for EMEA operations including terminations
and workplace investigations
Oversee all disputes (litigated and pre-litigation) in the EMEA region
Collaborate with customer service leadership to develop and refine consumer-facing policies and ensure compliance with consumer protection and warranty obligations
Design and deliver role-specific legal trainings
Manage the legal budget for the region and oversee outside counsel relationships and related expenditures
Provide practical privacy advice related to key business objectives and opportunities
such as loyalty programs
Advise on regulatory compliance and risk management for the EMEA region
Own legal operations related to data subject access requests
privacy audits and privacy assessments
Respond to regulatory inquiries in a timely and effective manner
engaging outside counsel as appropriate
and oversee commercial contracts for the region
as well as distribution
and influencer agreements
Educate clients on the contract management processes and internal controls such as signing authority
Support internal clients by helping to structure deals
and drive commercial initiatives while identifying legal risks and providing practical solutions
Collaborate with logistics and trade compliance teams to address regulatory requirements
negotiate carrier and vendor agreements
and mitigate risk across distribution and fulfillment operations
Develop EMEA-specific templates and business playbooks where appropriate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with global legal team, including communicating closely with specialists in IP, Employment, Marketing, Contracts, and Compliance to align on overall company legal strategy and practices while adopting a regional approach; Collaborate with customer service leadership; Collaborate with ESG stakeholders; Collaborate with logistics and trade compliance teams; maintaining close coordination with the global legal team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Excellent active listening skills; ability to communicate complex legal analysis and risk assessments with confidence to key stakeholders (including senior management)
Full Job Description
## Description Who We Are: At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we’ll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no “I” in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there. Your Job: Brooks is seeking a well-rounded attorney with strong commercial and data privacy experience to be the regional lead within the global Legal organization for our expanding Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This person will be an integral part of the business, providing counsel and guidance on a variety of legal and business issues to protect the company’s interests and manage day-to-day legal functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading global brand in a key strategic region. ## Your Responsibilities: Legal Management Establish and implement legal processes and policies for the region. Maintain a client-centered legal function that prioritizes practical solutions, collaboration, and business outcomes Understand Brooks’ European business model and objectives, including our Selective Distribution model, key retail accounts, and other distribution channels Advise HR on employment matters for EMEA operations including terminations, leave management, and workplace investigations Work collaborativel
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