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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Responsible for providing legal and compliance services to the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support to all functional areas in the country regarding contracts, labor matters, franchising, anti-trust, corporate law, consumer rights, international trade, foreign exchange restrictions, IP matters, criminal cases and related legal functions.
- Manage labor litigation and other types of litigation.
- Manage consumer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with local laws in all markets.
- Provide training in anti-trust, contracts, corrupt practices, fraud, sexual harassment and other legal and compliance programs.
- Ensure legal expenses remain within budget.
- Draft and negotiate contracts.
- Support the LAM compliance officer in the country.
- Manage and follow up with legal service providers and their payments in the country.
- Manage legal systems used for contract and IP matter reporting and workflows.
- Manage and follow up on IP matters.
- Support the Legal and Compliance Director on strategies to be implemented.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Understanding of contract administration, legal documentation and corporate legal processes.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, permits, licenses and administrative procedures.
- Ability to review, organize and maintain legal records and documentation accurately.
- Understanding of document control, governance processes and risk management principles.
- Ability to coordinate legal matters with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
- Ability to manage trackers, databases, deadlines and legal reporting activities.
- Experience monitoring critical dates, contractual obligations, renewals and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify risks, missing documentation and process gaps.
- Law degree.
- 2–4 years of experience in legal operations, legal support, contract administration, regulatory affairs or related legal roles.
- Experience supporting legal, compliance, regulatory or corporate governance processes.
- Experience managing contracts, legal documentation, permits, licenses, renewals or administrative procedures.
- Experience coordinating with external law firms, consultants, regulatory authorities or service providers.
- Experience preparing trackers, dashboards, status reports and management presentations.
- English proficiency is required.
- Experience in law firms is highly valued.
Culture
At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.