Legal Counsel – Franchise, Retail & Supply Chain at Emma The Sleep Company

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal advisory, Contract governance, Franchise law, Retail operations, Supply chain compliance, Consumer protection law, Antitrust law, Competition law, ESG compliance, Stakeholder management, Commercial negotiation, Risk assessment, Regulatory compliance, Vendor management, Legal drafting

Industry

Retail

Description

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry? We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 35 markets and more than 15 retail stores across Europe. Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide. It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together. Ready to awaken your best with us? About The Role: We are looking for a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across our Retail, Franchise and Supply Chain areas. You will be responsible for legal advisory and contract governance that enable compliant, scalable retail, franchise and supply chain operations. You’ll report to the Group’s General Counsel and work closely with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, and Commercial teams, ranging from Franchise Management to Supply Chain & ESG Compliance. \n What You'll Do: Advise on franchise legal matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance and strong governance across franchisee relationships and supporting scalable business expansion. Support retail operations across owned and operated stores, providing legal guidance on store agreements, operational compliance, and regulatory requirements across markets. Advise on consumer protection laws and regulatory requirements, supporting operational teams in handling complaints and disputes in a compliant, efficient, and customer-centric manner. Provide guidance on competition and antitrust law, ensuring distribution, and supply chain practices comply with regulations while minimizing legal and reputational risks. Draft and manage supplier and vendor contracts, embedding compliance and ESG clauses to ensure legally sound, efficient, and sustainable commercial partnerships. Define and monitor legal risks, compliance standards, and contract performance, ensuring legal frameworks effectively support business growth and operational stability. Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to deliver pragmatic legal guidance aligned with business objectives and execution realities. Support Teams at Emma with advice on general commercial matters by preparing and reviewing legal documents (like contracts, court filings, etc.) of various kinds. Manage external legal counsel, ensuring efficient use of expertise, cost control, and high-quality support for complex or specialized legal matters. Proactively identify legal and business risks across all areas of responsibility, going beyond risk assessment to deliver clear, actionable recommendations and solutions — enabling business teams to make informed decisions with confidence. Who We're Looking For: You have a Bachelor's/Master's in Law. You bring 5+ years of experience in competition, consumer and antitrust law, ideally as an in-house counselor within Franchise, FMCG and Retail businesses environments. Strong expertise in competition, consumer and antitrust law, particularly within EU frameworks, distribution models, and franchise-related legal considerations. Solid experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including suppliers, vendors, and franchise contracts within regulated environments. Experience in consumer protection law and retail operations, including store agreements and complaint handling, ideally across multiple markets. Familiarity with ESG regulations and supply chain due diligence frameworks is highly valued. Commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance that supports decision-making and operational efficiency. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and balance legal risk with business priorities. Fluent in English – mandatory, German or French is a plus. What We Offer: The opportunity to create real impact, take ownership and accountability, and drive meaningful change. Continuous learning and development through hands-on experience, mentoring, formal training, and access to tools such as our Learning Hub and Nilo. A collaborative community of smart, driven people where you learn, contribute, and connect, every day and through team events. A global environment, working daily with diverse perspectives across 4 offices and 70+ nationalities. Private Health Insurance and 24 vacations days per year, with 1 extra day per year worked (until a limit of 29 days per year). A flexible hybrid setup with up to 22 remote days per quarter. A modern, pet-friendly office in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. \n Become an Emmie We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal guidance across retail, franchise, and supply chain operations while ensuring contract governance and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage legal risks and support business expansion through pragmatic, actionable advice.