Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation & Compliance - D2C

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced legal professional to lead the Company's Litigation, Compliance and Employment Law functions. This role will work closely with the Group General Counsel in building a high-performing legal function and supporting the Company's growth and IPO readiness.

This is a strategic role requiring independent ownership of complex legal matters, strong commercial judgment and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the Company's litigation portfolio across civil, commercial, labour and regulatory matters.

- Develop litigation strategy and manage external counsel.

- Drive employment law matters including investigations, disciplinary actions and advisory.

- Lead the Company's compliance framework and regulatory compliance initiatives.

- Partner with business, HR, Finance and Operations on legal and risk matters.

- Build scalable legal processes, dashboards and governance mechanisms.

- Support strategic projects including M&A, regulatory matters and IPO readiness.

What We're Looking For:

- LL.B. with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.

- Strong in-house experience with complex litigation, employment law and compliance.

- Proven ability to independently manage external counsel and drive matters to closure.

- Excellent stakeholder management, drafting and negotiation skills.

- Experience in high-growth, technology or consumer businesses will be preferred.

Success Profile:

We are looking for someone who combines technical excellence with ownership and sound judgment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who proactively identifies issues, communicates effectively, takes accountability, and independently drives complex matters to closure with minimal supervision. We value professionals who can build scalable processes, partner with business leaders, and grow into a trusted pillar of the legal function.