Group Legal Counsel

Group Legal Counsel
Location: London
Salary: competitive + company benefits
ABOUT GLOBAL FASHION GROUP
Global Fashion Group (GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in Latin America, Southeast Asia and Australia New Zealand. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to a market of 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. Our vision is to be the #1 fashion & lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, and we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.
ABOUT THE SHARED FUNCTIONS
The Group Shared Functions (GSF) supports the growth of all our e-commerce platforms. With offices in London, Luxembourg, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam, we are a diverse and dynamic team working in Tech, Legal, Finance, Tax, Strategy, Investor Relations, Brand Partnerships, Communications and People & Culture.
THE TEAM
Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary based in Singapore, you will be part of The Global Legal, Governance and Compliance Function across London, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Manila, Sao Paulo and Colombia. 
SCOPE OF ROLE
The Group Legal Counsel is a broad role with responsibility for delivering high-quality legal advice and services. You will be hands-on and commercially minded legal counsel, with a professional ethic and the energy, interest and training to pursue a broad array of legal matters. As Group Legal Counsel, you will gain an excellent understanding of all aspects of the GFG business and embrace its vision of being the leading fashion and lifestyle destination across LATAM, SEA & ANZ.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, this role will work autonomously to deliver practical and hands-on legal advice across a broad suite of Legal & Compliance areas to serve the needs of the GSF and GFG as a whole. 

You will work closely with the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary and other members of the Global Legal & Compliance Team, senior executives, as well as other internal and external stakeholders across the Group. The role will entail providing day-to-day legal support to the GSF, GFG and the wider business across the Group as required, either directly or by managing support from external counsel. The ability to effectively coordinate, manage and supervise external counsel as necessary is crucial.

The practice areas covered by the role are broad, however, the role is likely to include an element of each of the following: cross-border corporate transactions, M&A, capital markets projects (both equity and debt), corporate reorganisations; internal and third-party debt financing arrangements; other corporate finance and related matters; compliance and regulatory projects, advising on disputes, employment matters, intellectual property and commercial contracts. This is a great opportunity for a qualified lawyer who is keen about technology, start-ups and e-commerce (and fashion!), to join a dynamic and fast-paced company. 

The successful candidate will be influential in shaping the culture of the team which in turn, helps shape the Company culture.
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED

• A positive, can-do attitude and a growth mindset, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated, ambitious and driven individual would be a strong fit for the culture of the team and the Company. 
• Embody and champion the values of the team and the culture of the Company.
• Good judgement and decision making skills with confidence in suggesting calculated risks.
• Results and goal orientated, a self-learner.
• Strong team player, ability to work in a small but focussed team, as well an understanding and ability to work with multiple regional teams with different cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop solid working relationships with the C-suite and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Impeccable communication skills adapted to each audience.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Qualified lawyer with significant PQE gained in private practice and preferably combined with experience obtained in-house). The private practice experience should ideally have been gained in a top tier law firm, but applicants from other backgrounds will be considered if they can demonstrate the required level of experience, skills and drive.
• In-house experience, ideally gained within a multinational company.
• Strong commercial acumen and judgement.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to manage upwards, keeping GSF Leaders and GFG Executives informed & updated regarding important issues.
• Ability to influence and take a leading role. 
• Ability to identify, mitigate and manage risks in a manner that aligns with the organisation’s risk appetite and objectives.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills, attention to detail and the ability to present clearly and precisely to stakeholders, enabling others to understand the key facts and issues.
• Ability to seek feedback from internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality of service and work output is maintained to the highest standards.
• Keen to share knowledge with the Global Legal, Governance and Compliance function as a whole, taking an active role in team leadership and educational opportunities, periodic global team meetings and other initiatives.
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient with the ability to self-motivate and drive initiatives.
• Dynamic and proficient in handling multiple material matters at any one time and able to balance quality with expedience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Proven track record of creating and encouraging positive relationships with team members and team cohesion, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to tailor your approach to deliver clear, powerful, and succinct messages to stakeholders at all levels.,
• German language skills would be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
 

• The unique opportunity to have a serious impact on a well-established player in the fashion ecommerce industry across LATAM, SEA and ANZ
• Valuable experience as the business navigates a dynamic and evolving market landscape
• Work closely with a diverse and talented global team across 11 countries
   

Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.