Description:
We believe diversity of thought and experience creates the most brilliant communities to serve our organisation, and that is why Hauser & Wirth is an equal opportunities employer.
Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for modern and contemporary art. We are seeking a Legal Counsel to act as a right hand to the company General Counsel.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements in an international environment (manufacturing and production agreements, supply agreements, printer agreements, website development agreements, advertising agreements, partnership contracts, etc.)
- Draft and negotiate complex terms and conditions in a wide range of areas
- Negotiate commercial transactions in Europe, the US and Asia
- Draft and negotiate corporate contracts on behalf of the company (and its affiliates), including agreements with partners, service providers, and vendors
- Advise on general corporate matters, including compliance, governance and organizational reporting documents
- Draft privacy policies, NDAs, etc.
- Advise our teams relating to data protection/privacy issues; address relevant data protection/transfer/processing issues
- Draft and negotiate intellectual property licensing agreements, standard software licensing and development agreements
- Review and be responsible for forms relating to Hauser & Wirth’s Gallery business: consignment, loan, purchase, sales agreements, and others
- Assist the General Counsel in interfacing with, directing and supervising outside counsel where appropriate
Required knowledge, skills and qualifications:
- EMEA-based lawyer with Master’s degree in Law/State exam
- 3-5 years of experience in an international law firm
- Experience and excellent knowledge and understanding of
- Corporate law and procedures
- Commercial law (complex commercial agreements)
- European privacy and data protection laws
- IT law (complex technology/licensing agreements/technology development and technology transfer agreements, technology service agreements)
- Intellectual property laws (licensing agreements)
- Knowledge of applicable EU law, including relating to cross-border transactions
- Broad experience in international business & cross-border agreements.
- Familiarity with the contemporary art business including deal structures and contract forms
- excellent self-organization, independence, a high level of commitment
- Interdisciplinary ability to understand diverse topics of a global corporate environment
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to take initiative, think creatively and work strategically
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to multi-task, prioritize and work nimbly in a fast-paced environment