Senior Legal Manager (mfx) Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein

We are seeking a Senior Legal Manager for our Düsseldorf office to lead and coordinate legal support for Region West (DACH and Central & Eastern Europe). The role manages the local legal team and works closely with the EMEA Legal organization particularly with the Amsterdam office.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Director Markets & Commercial (Amsterdam) with a dotted line to the VP Finance this role acts as a strategic legal partner to senior stakeholders across Finance Retail Marketing Sales and regional leadership. The Senior Legal Manager provides business-oriented legal guidance with a strong focus on commercial contracting marketing retail and business development while fostering a high-performing collaborative team and supporting sustainable business growth across the region.

A day in the life of a Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/x):

• Provide strategic business-oriented legal advice to senior management and business stakeholders with a focus on commercial distribution marketing and consumer-related matters

• Draft review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including franchise distribution concession and partnership contracts

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations particularly in the areas of consumer law marketing competition and antitrust

• Identify assess and mitigate legal risks including the management of disputes litigation and coordination with external counsel

• Collaborate closely with regional and international legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders across the EMEA organization

• Lead mentor and develop junior legal team members while contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and policies

What do we need from you You have:

• Legal Expertise: Advanced knowledge of corporate commercial and regulatory law.

• Education: Law degree (LLM or equivalent)

• Experience: Minimum 810 years post-qualification experience preferably in both law firm and in house roles.

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in retail and distribution of consumer goods is a plus - in fashion or a closely related industry.

• Commercial Contract Negotiation: Proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Experience: Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating commercial contracts with key customers B2B.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align legal strategies with business goals and anticipate legal risks.

• Importance: Crucial for proactive legal risk management.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal listening and team leadership skills. Proven ability to inspire develop and lead diverse teams.

• Collaboration: A natural collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and builds strong relationships across all levels.

• Full professional proficiency in English and German

What you can expect from us:

• PVH offers you a smart working model (hybrid) including a flex office solution a work from anywhere concept meeting-free Fridays and many other components

• Lead Yourself. Lead Together. Lead the Way. The PVH Leadership Behaviors are the actions that unlock the potential of each of us. Whether you lead a team a project or contribute your own expertise everyone is a leader at PVH

• We promote a culture of development and offer training and learning opportunities through our own PVH University

• Multiple employee benefits such as employee discounts mobility offers internal sports classes and other initiatives

Our employees come together from all areas of life and all corners of the world. Inclusion and diversity is a key pillar of our corporate culture. We know that diversity makes us stronger. Regardless of your origin nationality faith disability age marital status partnership status sexual orientation or gender you are welcome here.