Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners. With variety comes plenty of surprises - our environment is ever-changing, and that's just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different?
TJX Europe is the European division of The TJX Companies, Inc., a global off-price retailer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The division (trading as TK Maxx and HomeSense) currently has operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands and continues to expand its operation.
We are seeking a Senior Attorney (Litigation and Regulatory Counsel) to join our growing Legal Department in Watford, UK, to support the European business.
This position will report to the AVP Legal (Litigation and Regulatory Counsel). The successful candidate will also be a member of TJX's global litigation and regulatory team and will have regular contact with the US-based lawyers in that team.
Key Responsibilities
This is a diverse role, with responsibility for managing, advising and supporting the business on a wide range of contentious and regulatory matters, including intellectual property issues, corporate and social compliance, trade and regulatory compliance, and consumer protection.
The position provides an opportunity to work with talented individuals across our business, ranging from Buying, Product Development and Marketing to Finance, Information Technology and Store Operations.
Required Skills and Experience
* Extensive number of post-qualification litigation and/or regulatory experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house.
* Self-motivated and accustomed to operating at a high level in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
* Experience dealing with litigation and/or regulatory issues in other European jurisdictions.
* Track record of providing legal advice that is clear, commercial and practical.
* Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple matters simultaneously.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a non-legal audience.
* Capable of building and maintaining a network of effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
Come and Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. When you're a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It's our way of empowering you to make your career here.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.
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