Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao´s global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world.

Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown’s signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience.

The role:

The position is responsible for the legal support of brands such as Molton Brown and our Consumer Care brand portfolio; John Frieda, Biore, Curel and Bondi Sands. Reporting into the Legal Director EMEA, you will form part of a dynamic and commercially focused team supporting multiple stakeholders across the Kao business

What you will do:

Drafting , reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, wholesale and distributor agreements, IT and technology contracts, and various marketing agreements.
Managing litigation and commercial dispute resolution including co-ordinating, and where applicable, supervising external counsel on key disputes
Legal support on handling regulatory matters generally
Advise the business on issues related to current and upcoming green legislation including the practical steps required to ensure compliance from a contractual, product labelling and marketing perspective
Responsible for delivering advice on competition law matters, advertising and general consumer law
Advise commercial teams on relevant changes in laws and regulations in the UK and EU and
Provide strategic legal and commercial advice across all business areas and promote the Legal function both internally and externally
Optimise legal processes and maintain legal precedent database
Conduct, Integrity, Anti-Trust, IP and UK Bribery Act trainings for the groups UK entities.

What you will need:

Degree educated or equivalent
Qualified Solicitor
Solid training and qualification from a leading city or national law firm preferred
In-house experience is essential, preferably within the beauty, fashion, retail or FMCG industry
Excellent knowledge in general commercial, contract, consumer and competition law
Deep understanding of complex matters and sound business acumen
Good technical understanding, especially of cosmetic industry and regulations
Affinity to work with and sound understanding of luxury global brands
Be proactive in working on issues and lead to a resolution of them
Ability to develop wide networks in the industry and build relationships with colleagues, including individuals in management
Demonstrate a practical and commercial approach in dealing with a variety of legal issues across multiple jurisdictions and legal systems
Personable and approachable, with excellent communication skills

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website () or EMEA website ()

Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, at Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.

What you can expect from us:

An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities (region dependant)
A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension / retirement options dependant on location, insurance options, and more…
Learning and development opportunities

Your voice matters here — we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams. To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit:

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