Legal Manager, Privacy&Compliance

Job Description

New Guards Group is the home to 10 international luxury brands: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Kirin Peggy Gou, Opening Ceremony, Ambush and There Was One. We work with the understanding that fashion and luxury can be different: community-based, quality-driven, collaborative, truly global and quick. Our brands and products stem from creative and managerial innovation and the philosophy of Made in Italy. We're redefining the way luxury is conceived, communicated and shared. Where others see limits, we see goals
TURATIOur office in Via Turati is a strategic hub, and home to all of the NGG Group staff functions. Turati is where the behind the scenes driving force of NGG is brought to life; this is harmonized with the archive exhibits of brand collaborations found throughout the office
THE ROLENew Guards Group is looking for a Legal Manager with a strong expertise in Privacy and Compliance matters who will report to the Head of Legal, Governance & CoSec.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work closely with the Head of Legal, Governance & CoSec to give accurate and timely counsel on all privacy and compliance matters
• Support NGG Group in the development and implementation of Organizational Model pursuant to D.Lgs 231/01
• Coordinate the relationship with the Supervisory Body within NGG Group and the implementation of Global Compliance Program of Farfetch Group
• Take part in NGG Group special projects, ensuring that they are in line with the corporate governance
• Support the development and implementation of privacy governance frameworks, risk management and compliance
• Provide strategic support on initiatives concerning privacy issues
• Negotiate and draft agreements, contracts and legal documents to ensure data protection
• Draft, review and revise existing data privacy /compliance policies, procedures and best practice documents
• Support the creation of and review data processing records and compliance assessment
• Support other members of the legal team

WHO YOU ARE

• Law Degree
• At least 6-8+years in a similar role preferably in the fashion industry or in international consultancies companies or law firms
• Being a qualified lawyer is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of national and European corporate laws and D.Lgs. 231/01
• Significant experience with international privacy regulatory frameworks, compliance policies and AML regulations, as well as Code of Ethics
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail with accuracy and clarity in the preparation of documents
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work proactively, independently on multiple projects under tight timeframes
• Highly organized, flexible with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced everchanging environment
• Fluent in legal and business English written and spoken (this will be tested in the interview process

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (aligned to your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including Farfetch and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and innovative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the center of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities

New Guards Group is looking for a Legal Manager with a strong expertise in Privacy and Compliance matters who will report to the Head of Legal, Governance & CoSec.