Senior Director / Director, Head of Legal, North Asia
Core
Senior legal leader for Coach and Kate Spade New York brands in Japan and Korea, overseeing legal advice, IP enforcement, compliance, privacy, and corporate governance.
Role type
Senior Director / Director, Head of Legal
Builds
Regional legal function and brand protection strategies for North Asia
Domain
Luxury retail / Fashion
Required skills
Strategic legal partnership, risk management, IP enforcement, privacy and data protection, corporate governance, dispute resolution, team leadership, budget management
Preferred skills
Legal technology adoption, AI tools utilization, cross-border legal strategy
Technologies
Contract lifecycle management, e-billing, generative AI assistants
Responsibilities
Partner with North Asia leadership to develop practical legal solutions for business initiatives; Own the regional legal risk agenda and report material risks; Implement global Legal standards adapted to local Japan and Korea requirements; Oversee compliance with Japanese and Korean laws including consumer protection and anti-bribery; Manage brand protection plans and coordinate enforcement actions; Lead and develop a team of legal professionals across Japan and Korea; Manage the Legal budget and headcount plan for North Asia.
Seniority
Senior Director / Director, hands-on IC with team leadership