Vivobarefoot
We're reconnecting people to their natural potential. It all starts with feet 👣 Certified @bcorpuk
Barefoot footwear • minimilist footwear • running coaching • ecofriendly footwear • regenerative business
51 - 200
General Counsel
August 28
🏢 In-office - London
Vivobarefoot
We're reconnecting people to their natural potential. It all starts with feet 👣 Certified @bcorpuk
Barefoot footwear • minimilist footwear • running coaching • ecofriendly footwear • regenerative business
51 - 200
Description
• Review and negotiate high-value and multiyear agreements with key software suppliers, agencies, and strategic partners. • Develop and refine our sales contracts for wholesale and distribution channels. • Support our retail team in negotiating leases and other key contracts. • Oversee contracts related to strategic partnerships, collaborations, and consultancy agreements, including handling NDAs. • Protect and manage Vivobarefoot’s trademarks and intellectual property portfolio. • Lead efforts to combat counterfeit products and protect our brand across tech, legal, and brand teams. • Provide legal guidance on marketing claims, ensuring compliance with greenwashing and vegan-related marketing standards. • Ensure full compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR, across all aspects of the business. • Advise on data privacy matters related to customer data, marketing activities, and partnerships. • Implement and maintain data protection policies and practices to safeguard our customers’ and employees’ information. • Ensure we are ahead of the curve on ESG legislation and other emerging regulations. • Support in resolving customer product complaints, ensuring our customers feel heard and valued. • Provide legal advice on employment matters and property-related issues, working closely with our HR and property teams. • Collaborate with our tech, brand, and operational teams to address complex, cross-functional legal challenges. • Provide legal oversight for contracts related to repairs and logistics, as well as contracts with service providers. • Offer guidance on legal agreements for innovative collaborations, including those with partners testing new products and materials.
Requirements
• UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with 7-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQQ). • Strong background in contract law, intellectual property, compliance, and risk management. • Experience providing strategic legal counsel in a fast-paced, innovative environment. • Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly. • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for sustainability and ethical business practices. • Comfortable and able to be in our Nature HQ (Barley Wood, Wrington) and our Community Hub (London) when needed.
Benefits
• 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday • Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care. • Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health. • Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family. • Pension matched to 5% • 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature, • Travel Allowance to support connection days. • Generous gender-neutral parental leave • Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary • Group income protection insurance • Long service awards • Car salary sacrifice scheme. • Cycle to work scheme.
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