Senior Legal Manager

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

The head office for the DACH and EEC markets, covering 13 countries with more than 2.700 employees, is located in Düsseldorf and is the main location of around 500 employees. 
 

We are seeking a Senior Legal Manager for our Düsseldorf office to lead and coordinate legal support for Region West (DACH and Central & Eastern Europe). The role manages the local legal team and works closely with the EMEA Legal organization, particularly with the Amsterdam office.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Director Markets & Commercial (Amsterdam), with a dotted line to the VP Finance, this role acts as a strategic legal partner to senior stakeholders across Finance, Retail, Marketing, Sales, and regional leadership. The Senior Legal Manager provides business-oriented legal guidance with a strong focus on commercial contracting, marketing, retail, and business development, while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team and supporting sustainable business growth across the region.

A day in the life of a Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/x): 

• Provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and business stakeholders, with a focus on commercial, distribution, marketing, and consumer-related matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including franchise, distribution, concession, and partnership contracts

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of consumer law, marketing, competition, and antitrust

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, including the management of disputes, litigation, and coordination with external counsel

• Collaborate closely with regional and international legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders across the EMEA organization

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior legal team members while contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes and policies

What do we need from you? You have: 

• Legal Expertise: Advanced knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.

• Education: Law degree (LLM or equivalent)

• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years post-qualification experience, preferably in both law firm and in house roles.

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in retail and distribution of consumer goods is a plus - in fashion or a closely related industry.

• Commercial Contract Negotiation: Proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Experience: Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating commercial contracts with key customers B2B.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align legal strategies with business goals and anticipate legal risks.

• Importance: Crucial for proactive legal risk management.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, listening, and team leadership skills. Proven ability to inspire, develop, and lead diverse teams.

• Collaboration: A natural collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and builds strong relationships across all levels.

• Full professional proficiency in English and German

What you can expect from us: 

• PVH offers you a smart working model (hybrid) including a flex office solution, a "work from anywhere" concept, meeting-free Fridays and many other components 

• Lead Yourself. Lead Together. Lead the Way. The PVH Leadership Behaviors are the actions that unlock the potential of each of us. Whether you lead a team, a project or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH 

• We promote a culture of development and offer training and learning opportunities through our own PVH University 

• Multiple employee benefits such as employee discounts, mobility offers, internal sports classes and other initiatives  

Our employees come together from all areas of life and all corners of the world. Inclusion and diversity is a key pillar of our corporate culture. We know that diversity makes us stronger. Regardless of your origin, nationality, faith, disability, age, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender you are welcome here. 

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.