The role

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for legal advice and documentation for Lovisa Africa and Europe and other countries as required including:


Drafting and negotiating legal agreements and precedents (predominately leases, commercial contracts and service agreements, joint venture and franchise agreements)
Coordinating ancillary matters and documentation (such as bank guarantee and fitout contributions)
Maintenance of legal document registers and trackers (eg LeaseEagle database, lease status report, bank guarantee report, contracts registers, intellectual property registers, legal matters trackers)
Assisting with managing legal disputes and litigation
Liaising with external lawyers on matters (where applicable)
Keeping informed of legislative changes and legal matters which will affect Lovisa and ensure relevant team members are informed and processes and procedures are implemented to ensure compliance
Providing day to day general legal advice as required


About you


Current legal practicing certificate (Bachelors Degree will be advantageous) 
Approximately 5-10 years’ experience in an in-house legal retail environment with a focus on leasing and commercial
Clear oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Concise and accurate drafting skills
Windows and other Microsoft office products – intermediate to advanced level