On, the fast-growing global sports brand, is looking for a Senior Lead, Legal Counsel for the AMER region. In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal partner to the Americas business, advising on a diverse range of commercial, marketing, employment, real estate, corporate, and dispute-related matters. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and can independently manage complex portfolios, this opportunity is for you.
Job Overview
- Position: Senior Lead, Legal Counsel, AMER
- Company: On (On | Swiss Performance Running Shoes & Clothing)
- Location: Americas Region (AMER)
- Experience Required: 8+ Years PQE
Your Mission & Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Lead, Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for driving practical legal solutions that align with both global priorities and regional requirements. Your primary duties will include:
- Strategic Advisory: Advise the Americas regional team and senior leadership on broad legal and commercial matters.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements (sales, distribution, marketing, influencer, production, agency, venue, and event agreements).
- Corporate & Growth Support: Assist with real estate portfolios, retail expansion, and corporate matters across the region.
- Brand & Marketing Alignment: Partner with the marketing team on brand campaigns, consumer-facing initiatives, sponsorships, and events.
- Employment & Privacy: Collaborate with the Talent team on employment law and coordinate regional data privacy/protection strategies with the global legal team.
- Litigation & Scale: Oversee regional disputes, manage external counsel, and build scalable legal processes, playbooks, and training modules.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications (Your Story)
To excel in this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Education & Experience: A professional Law degree with 8+ years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE), including substantial in-house experience. (Experience at a global consumer-facing product company is preferred).
- Commercial Acumen: Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risks against commercial objectives.
- Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
- Adaptability: Proven track record of operating independently, prioritizing effectively, and tackling unfamiliar legal or business domains under high-pressure scenarios.
- Process-Driven: A process-minded and curious professional with a history of optimizing legal workflows.
About the Team
The On Legal Team operates as an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented partner to the core business. Joining this team means stepping into a fast-paced environment that offers high autonomy, immense visibility, and a direct opportunity to shape how the legal infrastructure supports the AMER business growth responsibly.
How to Apply
Interested Candidates: Please visit the official On Careers Portal to submit your updated resume, cover letter, and professional credentials. Ensure your application highlights your relevant in-house experience and commercial drafting expertise.
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