SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing proactive, strategic and solution-oriented legal advice and support to the business on a wide range of legal matters including commercial agreements, IP and data privacy matters. Advising and providing support on contractual obligations, compliance, dispute resolution and risk management. Assisting in reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and agreements. Supporting the legal team in various compliance initiatives and driving legal/ regulatory changes. Act as a key subject matter expert and stakeholder partner for the business. REQUIREMENTS: Graduate in Law (LLB/LLM). Additional qualification such as Company Secretary/ Cost Accountant would be an added advantage. Minimum 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a leading law firm or an in-house legal team of a reputed multinational organization. Expertise in handling a wide range of commercial contracts, IP, data privacy and other legal matters. Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.

PUMA is one of the world's leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For over 70 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world's fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Golf, and Motorsports. It engages in exciting collaborations to bring innovative and fast designs to the sports and fashion worlds. The PUMA Group owns the PUMA, PUMA Select, and Volcom brands. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs more than 16,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.