ZARA IS LOOKING FOR A CORPORATE COUNSEL BASED IN NEW YORK.

Started in 1975 in Spain, ZARA today is an internationally known fashion retailer represented in over 88 countries around the world. Our company requires professionalism, imagination, high energy and team spirit. ZARA will give you the means to excel. ZARA will put you into the heart of the action and the heart of its growth.

CORPORATE COUNSEL

Based in our NYC Corporate Office (not remote)

PURPOSE:

The Corporate Lawyer will provide legal counsel and support to the Inditex organizations in the US and Puerto Rico, focusing on real estate leasing, construction transactions, technology agreements, consumer matters, litigation management, and various other projects. This role is essential in ensuring that all legal aspects of the company's operations are managed effectively and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Corporate Lawyer will work closely with various departments to draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, manage legal risks, and provide strategic advice to support the company's business objectives.

KEW RESPONSABILITIES:

Draft, review and negotiate real estate leasing agreements and related documentation including SNDAs, estoppel, and amendment agreements as well as various transactional commercial agreements including software, and technology agreements
Provide strategic counseling to business partners across multiple business lines
Oversee external counsel on litigation matters
Perform legal research on various areas of regulation including, sustainability, international trade, consumer protection, privacy, regulatory review, risk mitigation, product and labeling review
Flexible approach to meeting time-sensitive business needs
Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting the retail industry

REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the US
Admitted to the New York State Bar (in good standing)
Minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with in-house experience in the retail sector
Experience with drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements and strong expertise of contract law, retail real estate, and construction US laws
Prior litigation management experience
Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity
New York notary public
Spanish proficiency helpful but not required

Annual compensation range: $162,000 - $202,000 + discretionary bonus

* Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Our company requires professionalism, imagination, high energy and team spirit. Sounds like you? THEN, APPLY NOW ONLINE TODAY!

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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