VF Corporation - Legal Specialist Product and Marketing EMEA - Stabio

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Legal Specialist Product and Marketing EMEA to join our Legal team based in Stabio Switzerland

Let’s talk about the role!

As a Legal Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Counsel and the Business Area Product & Marketing EMEA team. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of commercial and intellectual property matters, including brand marketing, licensing, product safety, and sustainability initiatives.

You will work closely with the Senior Counsel business area leader Product & Marketing EMEA, providing legal support and guidance to various teams within the organization.

In particular, the Legal Specialist will support the Business Area Product & Marketing EMEA leader and the rest of the Law Team with the following activities.

• Product & Collabs (Commercial IP): Actively contribute in the negotiation and drafting of licensing and collaboration agreements. Assist in contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Intellectual Property (Administrative): Support patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, maintenance, and renewals. Contribute to the negotiation and management of intercompany IP licensing agreements.
• ESG Compliance & Green Marketing Claims: Contribute to ESG compliance initiatives and reporting.
• Legal Monitoring: Keep abreast of relevant legal developments in contracts and civil procedure within the EMEA region.
• Brand Marketing: Support in negotiating and drafting of Event and Service Agreements, including those with Influencers, Ambassadors, and Agencies. Support in negotiating PR Agency Agreements. Assist to the negotiation and drafting of Charitable Donation Agreements. Support in the negotiation and drafting of Sponsorship Agreements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the brand marketing teams.
• Organizational Audits: Conduct audits and plan remedial actions across VF’s organizational practices.
• Training and Communication: Contribute to educational, communication, and training initiatives within the Product & Marketing Business Area.

Skills for Success:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Educational Background: master’s degree in law.
• Legal Expertise: Strong understanding of commercial and intellectual property law in at least one European and/or Swiss jurisdiction.
• Professional Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house role, preferably with exposure to commercial and IP matters. Experience in an international setting is preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is essential. Good knowledge of Italian, German, or French is advantageous.
• Project Management: Strong self-organization and project management capabilities.
• Analytical Skills: Adept at analyzing complex issues, conducting research, and presenting findings.
• Teamwork and Diversity: Enthusiastic about working and socializing in a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural environment.
• Personal Attributes: Proactive, meticulous, and reliable with a positive mindset and a keen desire to learn and grow professionally.

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You:

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together.
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks.

This post is not eligible for relocation support.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team, then we would like to hear from you.