Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 13,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.
Job Posting:
Paralegal Lee & Wrangler
Location: Geneva // Switzerland
Join Kontoor Brands, home to iconic denim brands Wrangler® and Lee®. We design high-quality apparel that empowers self-expression. Be part of our global community of 17,000+ employees, fostering collaboration and innovation. Grow with us in our Geneva office and shape the future!
What’s the scope?
Reporting into the Legal Director EMEA you will assist the Kontoor Brands EMEA legal team in a wide range of corporate and legal matters. You will ensure that our legal entities are up-to-date with the latest corporate requirements and are responsible for the smooth operation of legal processes.
Your responsibilities as our Paralegal;
- You are responsible for the corporate housekeeping, i.e. among other things, updating the corporate documents and related legal publications. As such you will be the point of contact for notaries, lawyers and other parties in the context of certificates, powers of attorney, statements and official filings.
- You will manage the documentation execution process, including notarization, legalization and other formalities; You will also organize all files and documents of the legal department, including their digital classification and maintain them updated in the available legal databases;
- With support of the legal counsels and in collaboration with the respective business departments of Kontoor, you analyse, compare and edit advice for non-complex business agreements;
- You investigate certain laws and opinion pieces and prepare summaries for legal counsels;
- You support the legal team in the implementation of various projects and tools and coordinate closely between external and internal stakeholders both in US, LATM and APAC;
- You are an essential part for the interpretation of legal vs. business guidelines and ensure compliance throughout the company; You assist in implementing legal processes and policies in the EMEA region.
Skills for Success:
- Preferably you have 3-4 years of experience in an international business environment
- Bachelor’s degree in legal Practice or equivalent through experience
- Fluent English with any additional European Language considered as a plus
- Good knowledge of the usual MS Office applications, knowledge of SharePoint and specific legal department specific software (e.g. Legal Tracker, Klea, CSC Dashboard) is an absolute plus
- Attention to detail and ability to follow direction and procedures while working independently
- Good planning & strong organization skills: ability to work under pressure, capability to combine multiple tasks and to work against deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Legal research and investigation skills
- Enthusiastic, with a ‘can-do’ approach and discretion (ability to deal with confidential information)
We offer:
We value trust, transparency, collaboration, and innovation, and focus on sustainability and teamwork. Our purpose, mission, and values guide us towards continuous growth and leveraging cutting-edge sustainable technologies.
Benefits and Perks Include:
- Competitive salary package
- Discounts on Wrangler® & Lee® brands
- Casual denim dress code at work and beyond
- A multicultural, diverse, and inclusive workforce with employees from various nationalities
- Employee resource groups focused on diversity, sustainability, wellbeing, and social activities
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Advantages of being part of a global company
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.