Job Description

Description

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Join the Estee Lauder Companies UK and Ireland Region as a Legal Counsel and unlock an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a team driven by the mission of 'Bringing the Best to Everyone We Touch'.


This role reports into UKI Senior Legal Advisor supports legal aspects of commercial operations, consumer claims, data privacy and corporate governance.. The position offers exposure to a wide range of legal matters, coordinating with i) global and regional legal department for subject matter expertise and ii) external legal firms for related tasks, while providing consultancy and training to related teams as needed.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a motivated legal professional with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative spirit. You'll work closely with UKI business teams, the regional legal department, and external counsel. The ideal candidate will be eager to develop their legal expertise across commercial, privacy and compliance matters, and contribute to the team's success through sound legal support and relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Legal Support

Assist in reviewing contracts and amendments with customers and vendors, including across our retailer partners and indirect procurement. Support commercial and brand teams with legal input on growth initiatives and retailer transitions. Help monitor legal developments affecting supply chain operations and post-Brexit regulations.

Marketing, Consumer & Data Protection

Provide guidance on marketing campaigns, brand promotions and consumer data use. Liaise with regional teams on intellectual property and regulatory matters. Liaise with our brand communications teams on influencer and PR activities.

Compliance, Training & Governance

Help deliver training to brand and functional teams on relevant legal topics. Stay informed on legal developments and assist in implementing necessary changes.

Strategic Support

Provide legal input to business teams on operational matters. Help reduce reliance on external counsel by supporting internal legal capabilities.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Law from a common law jurisdiction. 3-5 years of experience in commercial law. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience in compliance or data privacy is a plus. Prior in house experience favourably viewed but not required. Proficiency in MS Word.
Benefits:

Hybrid Working (2 days WFH, 3 days office based)*
25 Days Annual Leave (exc. Bank Holidays)*
1 day Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday*
Holiday Purchase opportunity*
Bonus Opportunity*
Ability to work Remotely/Abroad up to two weeks per calendar year*
Summer Fridays*
Generous Staff Discount*
Mental Health Wellbeing Initiatives*
Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers*
Employee resource groups*
LinkedIn learning*