Head of Legal

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat ABOUT US Born in Australia, loved around the world. At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self‑expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together. ABOUT THE ROLE Supporting our GM of Legal, Sustainability and Corporate Governance (GM), you will act as global Head of Legal providing legal advice across Cotton On Group Brands. Leading a high performing team across key areas (IP, Consumer law, Employee Relations, Commercial and Corporate), you will support and protect the Group in a commercial and proactive way. Partnering with the GM and Group Executives but operating across all levels of the business, your key accountabilities will lie within: Providing strategic and commercial legal advice, policy and risk management direction. Supporting the GM with legal disputes, litigation, regulatory compliance, major transactions and trademark portfolio. Proactive escalation of legal and compliance risk and identifications of solutions and treatments for this risk. Delivering legal training as part of the annual Legal Education Program. Cotton On is a fast paced, dynamic retail environment that will challenge you to provide clear, concise and commercially minded legal advice focused on identifying the right solutions that align with business objectives. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 12-15+ years’ PQE legal experience, with ideally at least 6 of those in house. In depth knowledge in IP, Employment law, Litigation, Consumer Law, Commercial and Corporate. Experience or exposure to working across multiple global markets (US market highly advantageous). Great communicator with the ability to adapt your approach in communication style to build and influence strong working relationships across all levels of the Group. Commercial acumen and strategic thinker with sound judgement. Excellence in execution with a considered and pragmatic approach. Previous leadership experience in a fast paced, agile working environment (retail industry preferred). BENEFITS Competitive salary. Flexible working options & people‑first leave initiatives. Access to our world‑class Support Centre, with an in‑house restaurant & state‑of‑the‑art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services. Subsidised onsite childcare centre. 50% off our brands – Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre. 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more. Local & Global career growth. Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more. Performance & Peak incentives to reward & recognise our team. Returnity – Paid program for new parents heading back to work. Bring your dog to work. Recognition, team connection moments & more We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at so we may support you in completing the job application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr