(Senior) Legal Counsel – Capital Markets Compliance (m/f/d)

at  Douglas

Unternehmensbeschreibung
DOUGLAS is the leading omnichannel provider of premium beauty in Europe. The company inspires its customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,850 stores. DOUGLAS is the partner of choice for brands and offers a selected range of exclusive brands as well as its own corporate brands. The range includes fragrances, make-up, skin care, hair care, accessories and beauty services. The corporate strategy “Let it Bloom - DOUGLAS 2026” focuses on strengthening the successful omnichannel positioning and the consistent further development of the customer experience. The successful business model is based on DOUGLAS’ omnichannel offering, leading brands and data expertise. In the 2022/23 financial year, DOUGLAS generated sales of 4.1 billion euros and employed around 18,000 people across Europe.

YOUR SKILLS

• Completed studies within the EU in business law or law with a focus on capital markets law
• Several years of professional experience in an international company or in an internationally operating law firm in the field of capital markets law and capital market regulation
• Open-minded and committed personality who thrives in a diverse, collegial team environment
• Independent working style combined with a solution-oriented approach
• High level of planning and organizational skills in an agile company and fast-paced industry
• Extensive experience in stakeholder and C-level management
• Fluent in German (C2) and very good English skills (B2)

• Establishment and oversight of group-wide capital markets compliance, e.g., reviewing internal capital market guidelines and maintaining documentation (insider lists, etc.)
• Fulfillment of disclosure and reporting obligations (Director’s Dealings, ad-hoc publications, voting rights)
• Providing advice to Group Finance, Group HR, Group IR, and Group Communications on all capital markets-related communications (clearing) and the preparation of reports (quarterly financial reports, remuneration reports, ESG, CSR, etc.)
• Preparation, coordination, and follow-up of Capital Markets Compliance (CapComm) meetings
• Introduction and further development of capital market governance, e.g., compliance with the German Corporate Governance Code
• Conducting regular training sessions on capital markets law
• Supporting the preparation of the annual general meeting(s) of Douglas AG and corporate legal matters
• Managing external lawyers and law firms