The role independently provides practical legal advice and support for Poland and coordinates legal support across the CEE region at regional, cluster and country level, taking into account Douglas Group guidelines and strategy as well as local requirements. As a primary legal contact for Group, regional and local Senior Management, the role advises directly on Polish law and coordinates external law firms for advice on other local legal requirements and specialist matters, including compliance, to the extent not handled centrally by the Group. The position does not involve disciplinary team management. It guides Senior Management in adhering to applicable laws and internal policies to protect the business from damage and help new business grow. The role reports to the Regional CFO (solid line) and the General Counsel (dotted line).
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting the implementation of the Douglas strategy in the legal area and contributing to the development and improvement of Legal Department processes. Coordinating external law firms, including their selection, scoping and commissioning of advice, and regularly monitoring the quality, effectiveness and costs of the legal services provided.
- Providing hands-on legal advice to business teams across Poland and the CEE region, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial, supplier, marketing and logistics agreements and advising on consumer protection, e-commerce and pricing matters. Supporting major Group projects and contracts and managing local and regional projects from a legal perspective, in cooperation with Group Legal and external counsel.
- Developing and monitoring implementation and adherence to guidelines, directives, templates and processes to ensure standardized, effective, efficient, consistent and independent legal support and compliance with applicable laws.
- Managing pre-litigation / litigation / dispute resolution.
- Monitoring developments in legislation, case law and best practices. Overseeing provision of guidance for the implementation of new legal requirements. Promoting decision papers and memoranda.
- Overseeing and steering corporate housekeeping.
- Overseeing translation of Group data protection and privacy strategy (DMS) and directing its implementation.
- Managing the implementation of the Douglas CMS, monitoring its adherence, conducting trainings, handling incidents and managing the whistleblowing hotline to protect Douglas from financial/reputational damage as Country Compliance Officer Poland and supporting the CEE Clusters; serving as main point of compliance contact for employees and stakeholders, providing advice to (senior) management and mitigating the organization's risk landscape in Poland.
OUR REQUIREMENTS:
- Fully qualified lawyer with above-average results and a professional qualification permitting the provision of legal advice on Polish law.
- Several years (7-10+) of relevant professional experience in an internationally orientated and well-regarded law firm or multi-national corporate environment (in-house).
- Sound knowledge of Polish commercial contract law, consumer protection, e-commerce, marketing and pricing requirements. Data protection expertise and experience in compliance matters would be beneficial. A good understanding of business contexts and the ability to coordinate legal advice across different jurisdictions with Group Legal and external counsel.
- Strong negotiating and assertive skills with a pragmatic and constructive solution-orientation in discussions and projects.
- Strategic, analytical thinking skills. Willingness to drive change.
- High level of personal responsibility, communication and teamwork skills.
- Business fluency in Polish and English, including the ability to draft and negotiate legal documents in both languages.
WE OFFER:
- Employment contract (fixed term - approx. 18 months).
- Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remotely).
- Benefits package – private healthcare, life insurance, MultiSport card and MultiLife program, product discounts, and wellbeing initiatives.
- The opportunity to bring your own ideas to life and make a real impact on processes.
- Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic retail environment.
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O Grupie DOUGLAS
Grupa DOUGLAS, działająca pod markami handlowymi DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams oraz Niche Beauty, jest numerem jeden w Europie w segmencie omnichannel premium beauty. Grupa DOUGLAS inspiruje klientów do odkrywania własnego stylu piękna, oferując unikalny asortyment online oraz asortyment w około 1 970 perfumeriach stacjonarnych. Dzięki swojej skali i dostępności dla klientów, Grupa DOUGLAS jest partnerem pierwszego wyboru dla marek oraz oferuje szeroką gamę produktów premium, w tym marki selektywne, ekskluzywne oraz marki własne. Asortyment obejmuje perfumy, kosmetyki do makijażu, produkty do pielęgnacji skóry i włosów, akcesoria, a także usługi pielęgnacyjne. Wzmacnianie skutecznej strategii omnichannel oraz ciągłe doskonalenie doświadczenia klienta stanowią fundament strategii Grupy DOUGLAS „Let it Bloom”. Model biznesowy opiera się na podejściu omnichannel, silnych markach oraz zaawansowanych kompetencjach w zakresie danych. W roku finansowym 2024/25 Grupa DOUGLAS osiągnęła sprzedaż na poziomie 4,58 miliarda euro i zatrudniała ponad 19 900 pracowników w całej Europie. Grupa DOUGLAS (Douglas AG) jest notowana na Giełdzie Papierów Wartościowych we Frankfurcie.