Junior Lawyer

Avon; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Work-life balance support

Inclusion and diversity

Job summary

Avon is looking for a junior lawyer to join the PL Legal Team in Poland to provide day-to-day legal advice for Avon companies across manufacturing, distribution, sales to customers and the finance services hub.

The role requires a Master’s degree in law (Poland), at least 3 years’ professional experience including in-house work, the ability to work independently, strong business acumen and fluent English; Polish bar admission is an asset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law (Poland) is required.
• At least 3 years of professional experience, including some in-house.
• Ability to work independently and communicate legal concepts clearly.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills in English.
• Fluent English mandatory; Polish language beneficial.
• Polish bar admission is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts including T&Cs, NDAs, distribution agreements.
• Advise on EU consumer law and marketing materials.
• Support sales and omnichannel projects with legal reviews.
• Cooperate with HR to ensure compliance with labour law.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Regulatory teams.

Skills

3 years professional experience

in-house experience

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in law (Poland)

Job description

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Contractor

What you’ll be doing:

We are looking for a junior lawyer to join Avon PL Legal Team to provide day-to-day legal advice for Avon Companies in Poland (manufacturing site, distribution, sale to customers, finance services hub).

Key responsibilities:

• participation in drafting, reviewing and negotiating of contracts (i.a. various T&Cs for purchase and sale, NDAs, distribution agreements, contract manufacturing, logistics services, etc.);

• advising on EU consumer law (review of marketing materials, consumer-facing claims, e-commerce, Omnibus pricing);

• providing support for sales and omnichannel teams (legal review of business projects, support relations with the field, draft documents: regulations, rules of competitions, etc.);

• cooperating with the HR Team, to ensure compliance with PL and EU Labour Law;

• cooperating with Business Development and Regulatory Teams, opening new channels and broadening Avon portfolio;

• translating legislative initiatives and changes in regulations into practical implementations for Avon companies in PL;

• current corporate support (shareholders meetings, board meetings, registering changes in the National Court Register, UBO and AML inquiries)

What we’re looking for:

• have a Master’s degree in law (PL)

• have at least 3 years professional experience, including some inhouse expertise;

• be able to work independently;

• have strong business acumen and communication skills to provide legal insights to business colleagues in a precise and understandable manner (avoid legal jargon);

• be a fluent English speaker;

• be open, enjoy working with people from different teams and countries on regular basis.

• polish bar admitted - legal advisor/advocate will be an asset

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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We inform that in accordance with the requirements of the on Whistleblower Protection Act of June 14, 2024(government gazette of 2024, item 928), each Avon company in Poland has implemented a Procedure for Reporting Irregularities and Subsequent Actions.

The full text of the procedure for each company, containing information about reporting methods, is available here.