Associate General Counsel, EMEA Commercial

Position Title: Associate General Counsel, EMEA Commercial

Department: Legal

Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Reports to:  SVP, Legal Global Commercial

Scope / Brands:  EMEA Wella

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

The Role

Reporting to the SVP, Legal Global Commercial, this role is a dynamic opportunity to shape legal strategy and support business growth across the EMEA region. You’ll be a trusted advisor, legal strategist, and collaborative partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

1. Be the Deal-Maker

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements for the region, including sales, distribution, marketing, and influencer agreements.
• Support procurement and operational contracts relevant to EMEA (services, digital, consulting).
• Roll out and manage local/global contract templates.

2. Champion E-Commerce Compliance

• Stay ahead of laws on pricing, online payments, consumer rights, and product disclosures.
• Ensure smooth and compliant B2B and DTC sales operations across EMEA.

3. Keep Us Legally Sound

• Ensure contracts and operations align with EMEA competition and consumer laws.
• Manage commercial disputes and litigation with a practical, business-minded approach.

4. Educate & Empower

• Deliver training and guidance tailored to a diverse sales organization.
• Translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice.

5. Be a Strategic Business Partner

• Provide direct legal counsel to EMEA executives.
• Help shape commercial decisions with legal insight.
• Represent Legal in key business discussions.

6. Collaborate Across Borders

• Work within a global matrixed structure.
• Localize global policies and ensure smooth implementation.
• Share best practices with the Commercial legal team around the globe.

 What Will Set You Up for Success

• Sharp legal instincts and the ability to spot issues across multiple areas.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support high-impact commercial initiatives.
• Bonus if you bring experience in data privacy, real estate, or commercial litigation.
• Fluency in French or German a plus.

Skills and Education Required:

• 15+ years of legal experience, including 8+ years in-house with a global organization
• Strong background in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods); experience in the beauty industry is a plus.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and interpret complex agreements.
• Confident communicator and problem-solver with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable navigating a matrixed, global environment.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction.
• Able to work on-site regularly.

NOTICES 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please email Recruiting@wella.com. This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidate’s application.

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