Director of Legal, Compliance and Co-Sec

Job description

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit. Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification. Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. To do this our people are honest, dynamic, and community spirited. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team. Scope of the Role: Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Legal, Compliance and Co-Sec will be responsible for leading our global legal and corporate governance matters. This is a complex and critical role upholding exemplary legal advice and processes across our global operations. A key requirement will be ensuring the legal function is business enabling, building robust stakeholder relationships and acting as a trusted advisor. The Company Secretary element of the role is supported by an Assistant Co Sec and vital for compliant and clear operation of the Board. They will also be responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety with a dedicated Health & Safety Manager. A deep understanding of business risks in the macro climate as well as specific legal and contract risks will be necessary, as the department looks to develop an enterprise risk approach. Duties & Responsibilities: Legal: Serve as the principal legal advisor to the business on all legal matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, franchising, IP, marketing, e-commerce & SAAS contracts. Advise on international regulatory frameworks including consumer protection, employment, and trade compliance. Lead the resolution of performance or other contractual issues arising from ongoing supplier arrangements including resolving contentious matters Oversee dispute resolution, litigation, and manage external counsel relationships globally. Maintain a database of contracts and summary of terms, and look to develop a central hub of contracts, lease agreements and other key documentation for the business Undertake research, horizon scanning and identification of issues which may impact the business, en…