Join to apply for the Director - Legal Counsel (m/f/d) role at adidasJoin to apply for the Director - Legal Counsel (m/f/d) role at adidasPurpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationAct as “Strategic Business Partner” “Advisor” and “Leader” of the organization in all relevant Legal & Compliance issues. Ensure that the Legal team is providing the best Legal & Compliance advice, solutions and challenges to enable strategic initiatives and to protect and enhance the Group´s assets, reputation and interests. Ensure consistent and high standard of all Global Legal & Compliance principles. Support in ensuring the team is an effective extension of Global Legal to ensure a consistent and high standard of all Global Legal standards and principles.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering and LeadershipTake a proactive role as a key business partner to the Zone East Management Team as well as the HQ Campus Team in design and implementation of the strategic plan for the respective OrganizationsMaintain a high level of interaction and communication with the Management Teams and their key business partners and contribute to the decision-making process of structuring and developing the respective OrganizationsActively help develop business strategy and initiatives with effective Legal & Compliance advice, measures, solutions and challengesEnsure and promote cross-functional collaboration and support the One Group Legal Team philosophyLegal RoleProvide expert legal advice and support in complex and high-value strategic business initiatives and projects with major impact on the organization and / or connected to large investments of the company and including time pressure and high visibility of and to the Management Board such as construction of Campus buildings and purchases or sale of company property or land (such as for example Pool, Homeground, Novina property)Lead the management, negotiation and resolution of significant, complex and high-value contract law matters critical to the company’s infrastructure (such as but not limited to VPPA (Virtual Power Purchase Agreements))Ensure and promote cross-functional collaboration and support the "One Global Legal Team" philosophyStrategic leadership and responsibility for the delivery of legal services and compliance requirements for any other business stakeholder in the Area and Cluster which is in line with global and local strategiesWhere appropriate, drive the management, negotiation and resolution of legal and business disputes for client groups to enable fact-based decision makingDraft, review and negotiate variety of contracts to protect interests of adidas working closely with appropriate business stakeholdersCo-drive an ethics and compliance culture and ensure all related matters are appropriately handled including all aspects of communication, education, and implementation of the Compliance program within the ClusterMaintain key relationships with external legal counsel to ensure that legal advice and services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner. Effectively manage and supervise the delivery of legal advice and services through external counsel where neededManage the implementation of initiatives and efficient Legal & Compliance processes, in close co-ordination with the Europe Legal & Compliance team and in close alignment with the wider Global Legal & Compliance team. Responsible for day-to-day legal needs of adidas in the Area including acting as liaison with Legal's intellectual property team. Provide effective and appropriate supervision and management of delivery of legal services through outside counselDevelop and conduct educational programs and materials for clients in the Cluster as appropriate in relevant legal areasActively participate in the team environment through mutual support and pursuit of excellenceKey RelationshipsSenior Director - Legal CounselSenior Management Team and Steering Committee of Zone East and other senior members of the ClusterSenior Management Team of Global HQ Campus team and other senior stakeholders of the OrganizationGlobal legal functions including IP, Corporate etc.All business partners of HQ Campus team including Global Procurement and Global Business ServicesAll Global Legal functionsKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesProven commercial and strategic thinker with confidence and speed in executionAbility to develop and implement strategiesComprehensive business understanding of processes and structureMust have the ability to interact at the highest levels of the AreaAbility to build relationships with the key stakeholders of the AreaStrong background in contract law, drafting, negotiation and business counsellingA strong sense and experience of legal business management and administration with an ability to make practical evaluations of riskAbility to work both independently and as a senior part of a team, and to manage and prioritize substantial and diverse workloadAbility to effectively communicate complex issues clearly and in an understandable manner.Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be fluent in English and GermanVery good PC skills, including Legal AIEnthusiastic and represents the company's value of integrityRequisite Education And QualificationsFully qualified lawyer (2 state exams), with local legal professional admission in good standing10+ years of law firm or corporate counsel experience in general civil and commercial law. Knowledge in construction and architecture law is a must.Preferably experience with multinational companies with multi market teamsadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesManufacturing, Retail, and Sporting Goods ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at adidas by 2xGet notified about new Legal Director jobs in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Website Legal Counsel - Central and East European Cluster (m/w/d)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr