Senior Lead - Legal Counsel, EMEA
Onrunning
Posted: April 28, 2026
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Quick Summary
In this role, you will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, with a focus on sales and distribution agreements for the EMEA region, including agreements with marketplaces and online retailers.
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Job Description
In Short
On is looking for a business-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive lawyer to join the On Legal Team as Senior Lead, Legal Counsel, EMEA. Someone who has a demonstrated ability to independently manage a diverse and complex workload, while anticipating issues, will thrive in this dynamic, growth oriented environment. You will support the EMEA business on a broad range of topics.
Your Mission:
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, with a focus on sales and distribution agreements for the EMEA region, including agreements with marketplaces and online retailers.
• Provide support on real estate and corporate matters, including in connection with the expansion of On retail stores in the EMEA region.
• Develop and implement scalable, regional and global legal processes, playbooks and training to drive efficiency as the business grows.
• Partner with AMER and APAC counsel and other key stakeholders on solutions that ensure global alignment and recognition of regional differences.
• Coordinate, manage, and challenge external counsel on various legal topics.
• Support the Legal Team at On in various internal and external projects.
Your Story:
• Law degree and 6+ years post qualification experience in a law firm and in-house, preferred experience in a global consumer-facing product company.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice in high-pressure environments and balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Collaborative nature and the ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for trying new things and improving the way we work.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest developments in your focus area.
Your Team:
Being part of the Legal Team at On means being an entrepreneurial minded self-starter, who likes teamwork and is not afraid of venturing into unknown territory and working autonomously with a high degree of proactiveness.