Job Description

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we\'re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The legal team at lululemon sits at the heart of our global business and touches on every aspect of its day to day operation. Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in \xe2\x80\x9cthe sweat life" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day.

a day in the life: what you\'ll do

Based in the London Store Support Centre and reporting to the Director of Legal for EMEA, you will be a key hire for our legal team at a truly exciting time as we enchance and grow our regional capability. The role is a broad commercial legal role with primary responsibility for partnering with our Franchise and Business Development teams as we look to develop new and exciting revenue streams and extend our brand to new guests in new markets. You will be:

• Working closely with Global and Regional franchise teams on every aspect of our regional contract terms and templates for licence and supply, as well as the negotiation and management of those contractual relationships.
• Advising the business on contractual compliance and general compliance requirements for our franchise partners across a number of areas and dealing with contract queries and amendments.
• Working with teams to operationalise our franchise contracts cross-functionally. This will involve building close working relationships and collaboration across functions like product, digital, technology, brand, marketing and finance.
• Additionally supporting other regional initiatives designed to grow and develop brand awareness such as strategic sales partnerships, wholesale agreements and collaborations.
• Helping to enable and streamline our new market entry strategy.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships across the business - including with both the regional teams and global legal teams. Taking time to understand lululemon\'s strategy and commercial goals.
• Proactively driving continuous improvement in regional ways of working, including the use of technology and other solutions to drive process improvements and manage risk.
• Thinking laterally and driving practical and innovative commercial solutions to problems.
• Managing the effective instruction of external counsel and other service providers.
• Providing support to the Legal Director on lululemon\'s key strategic initiatives and projects.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Solicitor qualified to practice in England and Wales. As a guide, we are looking for someone with some post-qualification experience of drafting commercial contracts although all exceptional candidates with the correct level of expertise and experience will be considered.
• Commercially-minded, with a broad understanding of business operations, commerce and finance.
• Technically capable with a good, broad knowledge of the laws, regulations and processes which govern the key operative aspects of retail and consumer-led businesses in the UK and Europe.
• Experience in working in a relevant in-house environment whether through secondment or through a previous in-house role would be of value. Experience of franchise contracts and an understanding of franchise businesses would be extremely relevant.
• Strong communication skills and able to present confidently to senior level decision makers.
• Strong analytical and technical drafting skills, detailed-minded and ability to work independently.
• Willing to take challenges on a daily basis. Embracing an ever changing working environment.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Passionate and able to learn quickly.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working.

Role Classification

This role is classified as Hybrid under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed from the office at least 3 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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