Legal Counsel EMEA

Swarovski; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and career development

Hybrid and flexible work options

Global employee assistance program

Paid volunteering leave

Employee discounts on Swarovski

Private medical coverage

Life insurance

MyBenefit program

Employee social fund

Recognition awards

Job summary

Swarovski seeks a Legal Counsel EMEA to join our iconic global brand. You will provide practical legal guidance across real estate, contracts, data privacy, and compliance for the EMEA region, collaborating with cross-border teams to support business growth.

You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements, advise on regulatory matters, and help shape governance while maintaining high standards of integrity and risk management.

Qualifications

• Law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Postgraduate studies are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years, combining international retail in-house experience with law firm experience.
• Strong exposure to UK law and legal practice.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Admission to the bar in a European country.
• Qualification as a solicitor in a UK jurisdiction is an advantage.
• Experience in international retail/branded environment with knowledge of commercial contracts, real estate, competition law, data privacy and distribution channels.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking, business acumen, accountability and objectivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal guidance to business stakeholders across EMEA, including real estate leases, store openings, relocations, and closures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents; manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Support governance, compliance, and training; develop policies and best practices.
• Lead data privacy matters, regulatory interactions, and ensure licenses/registrations are maintained.

Skills

UK law experience

English fluency

Contract law

Data privacy

Commercial real estate

Retail law

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

Postgraduate studies

Job description

At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you. Our Global Business Services offices based in Poland, Costa Rica and Malaysia, are vibrant workplaces where your expertise makes a global impact. You’ll collaborate across borders, deliver high-quality services, and help shape a people-centered organization.

About the job

We are looking for a Legal Counsel EMEA where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advice and Counselling Provide practical legal guidance to business stakeholders across EMEA. Advise on real estate matters, including leases, store openings, relocations, and closures. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents. Support dispute resolution and manage relationships with external legal counsel. Monitor legal developments and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Training, Monitoring, Advocacy and Empowerment Support legal compliance and governance across the region. Develop and maintain legal policies, procedures, and best practices. Deliver legal and compliance training to business stakeholders. Promote awareness of legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
• Data Privacy Act as the local legal lead for data protection and privacy matters. Advise on compliance with privacy laws and company policies. Support regulatory interactions, data subject requests, and privacy risk assessments.
• Budget Management, Filings, and Resource Management Support legal resource planning and regional legal operations. Assist with corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory filings. Ensure required licenses, permits, and legal registrations are maintained.

About you

• Law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Additional postgraduate studies are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years, preferably combining international retail in-house experience with law firm experience.
• Strong exposure to UK law and legal practice
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Admission to the bar in a European country.
• Qualification as a solicitor in a UK jurisdiction is an advantage.
• Experience in an international retail and branded environment, with sound knowledge of commercial contracts, commercial real estate and retail leasing, competition and antitrust law, data privacy and distribution channels.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking, business acumen, accountability and objectivity.

What we offer

• Learning and career development programs to help you grow
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
• A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as finance and legal matters
• Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
• Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products
• Private medical coverage
• Life insurance
• MyBenefit program
• Employee social fund
• Recognition awards

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About Swarovski

Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor. Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger. #Li-Hybrid Joining Swarovski means being part of a bigger purpose. You can create a positive impact and work wonders by bringing your unique ideas to life. Together, we’ll inspire the world of interior décor, fashion, culture, film and entertainment.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.