Since selling our first timepiece in 2011, Daniel Wellington has evolved into a global phenomenon that has disrupted an entire industry. We are an exciting, vibrant, and innovative brand that challenges old conventions - continuously striving to enrich our customers' style through timeless pieces. 

Working here, you are part of an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we want you to be yourself. We give you ownership and flexibility in your work, and the opportunity to make an impact, directly contributing to our success. You will spend your days with collaborative, open, positive, and highly skilled people. You will learn new things, grow, and have a great time while doing so.  

We are looking for a Legal Counsel for our office in Stockholm that is passionate about supporting and making a difference in the business. This is a temporary parental cover role for 9 months initially, starting in June, where we offer you great opportunities to work with an experienced team of lawyers as well as support Daniel Wellington’s global business. The team aims at being the best partner possible to the business, by providing (i) world-class legal advice, (ii) global and cross-functional experience (legal and beyond), and (iii) support in allocating and managing legal risk in a business-oriented and innovative manner.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will be part of the legal team at the Stockholm office, supporting the business globally. Support will cover all typical practice areas for a retail business, such as distribution, wholesale, commercial leases, e-com and online sales, marketing, employment, product compliance, and also includes compliance work in matters connected to privacy, AML, CSR, etc. The team in Stockholm currently consists of two legal counsels and one part-time assistant, and you will report to our Group General Counsel located in Hong Kong.

WHO YOU ARE

• Master of Laws degree (or equivalent) and no less than 3 years experience of qualified legal commercial work at a law firm or as an in-house counsel
• Broad experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Fluent in Swedish and English and strong communication skills in writing and in verbal communication
• Ability to work and solve problems in a structured manner and manage projects independently and as part of a team
• A quick and flexible learner; curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by dynamic change
• Experience in the following areas is a plus:
  Consumer product or service business
  Data privacy
  Working in a global environment, in particular having worked with cross-border entities

To enjoy the role, we believe you have a positive mindset toward any problems and challenges that you face. The team is described as straightforward, and prestigeless, consisting of team players, and they like to share knowledge and collaborate. "We support each other when needed and help each other grow. If you want to be part of this, join the Daniel Wellington movement!"

THIS IS #LifeatDW

ABOUT THE PROCESS

We will review your application and try to get back to you as soon as possible. We aim to do so within 2 weeks. Generally, our processes consist of one first shorter video call, followed up by two deep-dive interviews. Read more about Recruitment Process at DW.