Company Overview
The Swatch Group Ltd is an international group active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewellery, watch movements and components. The Group supplies nearly all components required for the watches sold by its 16 watch and jewellery brands under its roof, and is a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. With more than 33,500 employees in over 50 countries, the Swatch Group is also a leader in sports event timing, acting as official timekeeper for many Olympic Games and major international sports events.
Job Description
This full‑time position is a proactive and detail‑oriented paralegal role supporting the Legal Counsel in managing day‑to‑day legal operations. The role ensures compliance across retail activities, assists with contracts, data protection, regulatory matters, and builds a legal career in a commercial, customer‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and leases.
* Support legal queries from internal stakeholders and maintain legal databases, contract registers, and filing systems.
* Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes; liaise with internal departments to support legal queries.
* Manage legal documentation for store openings, closures, refurbishments, and board materials.
* Monitor changes in legislation relevant to the Company operations and implement statutory compliance requirements.
* Assist with audits, disputes, litigation preparation, and legal invoicing and budget tracking.
Profile
* Law degree required (LLB).
* Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally in retail, commercial, or property law.
* Familiarity with UK employment law, intellectual property law, consumer protection law, competition law, and data protection laws (including GDPR).
* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
* Proactive, collaborative, commercially aware mindset.
Location
E16 2QU, London – The Swatch Group (UK) Limited, Building 1000, 2nd Floor, East Wing, The Royals Business Park, Dockside Road, GB‑London E16 2QU, United Kingdom.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
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