International Company
Legal Counsel

International company specialized in the development and managment of outlet centers.

Commercialisation/Brand Relations

Liaise with the Group Legal and Development Executive to manage external lawyers for commercialisation/leasing programme.

Support Group Legal and Development Executive and Commercialisation/Leasing Team in the negotiation process of licences and know-how and services agreements for candidate Brands and restaurants.

Prepare draft and final contractual documentation, brand terms sheets, approval sheets, and management sign off procedures in conjunction with the Group Legal.

Update financial terms database and intranet.

Follow up on outstanding post-signature matters with Brands.

Assist with update of standard documentation and preparation of new editions.

Participate in Brand Compliance Group and provide advice.

Update and be responsible for Brand compliance processes, follow up, and documentation.

Draft correspondence and notices to Brands.

Assist with Brand audit process.

Assist in managing all legal issues relating to shop-fit.

Internal Relations and Support

Support Commercialisation, Retail, Operations, Marketing and Accounting Teams on all legal issues.

Advise on any issues which may give rise to litigation such as insolvency arrears or potential breaches of licences and know-how and services agreements..

Participate in Retail, Commercialisation, and Marketing Overview Meetings.

Support and assist on any issues arising from construction when requested.

Corporate/Banking

Liaise with Director of Corporate, Legal and Finance and Administration Manager on corporate issues, including the preparation of board minutes, powers of attorney, company corporate transactions etc.

Liaise with Director of Corporate, Legal and Finance and Banking Administration Team regarding banking relationships, including reporting and compliance obligations.

Liaise with Director of Corporate, Legal, and Finance and Administration Manager on insurance issues.

Intellectual Property

Liaise with colleagues to manage and protect Value Retail intellectual property, which includes trademarks, copyrights, and word marks.

Monitor correct usage of Brand’s trademarks.

Data Protection

Liaise with colleagues and external counsel to ensure local compliance with data protection legislation.

Administrative

Maintain and manage a five year diary.

Assist with preparation of and distribution of internal reports.

Liaise with Director of Corporate, Legal and Finance and the Group Legal and Development Executive to manage relationships with external legal advisors, especially regarding cost control.

Review all legal invoices.

General

Manage and/or assist with production of all commercial contracts, including brand related documents, correspondence, marketing and retail events.

Assist with applications for administrative authorizations and legal relationships with public entities, such as local county council.

Monitor and review EU/national/local legislation and regulations and advise on its effect (if any) on the operations of the Village’s practice and procedure.

Professional development opportunity.