About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here .

PVH is one of the most successful fashion and lifestyle companies in the world. Our brand portfolio includes the iconic brands CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER with more than 30.000 employees operating in over 40 countries. PVH stands for development and innovation like no other company with the ongoing digitalization and integration of all channels.

One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people and our shared desire to create an inclusive work environment where every individual is valued and every voice is heard. Together, we are committed to a more diverse and fair fashion industry to drive sustainable change both at PVH and in our industry.

The head office for the DACH and EEC markets, covering 13 countries with more than 2.700 employees, is located in Düsseldorf and is the main location of around 500 employees.

As a legal counsel (m/f/x), you will provide high-quality legal support across various areas, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and help ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing legal team.

A day in the life of a Legal Counsel (m/f/x):

• You will provide legal advisory on commercial and distribution law matters, including contract law, trade law, antitrust, and competition law

• You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, such as service, customer, and partnership agreements, as well as commercial lease agreements for national and international retail spaces

• You will review business processes and transactions and initiate measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies

• You will provide legal support for interdisciplinary projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams across the business

• You will manage and monitor external legal advisors, both domestically and internationally, ensuring cost efficiency and quality of service

• You will collaborate closely with colleagues in Amsterdam and other EMEA regions to ensure consistent and aligned legal support across markets

What do we need from you? You have:

• Successfully completed first and second state examinations (German legal qualification), each with at least a "satisfactory” grade

• Initial professional experience in a similar position within an internationally operating company

• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken

• Strong proficiency in MS Office

• A solid understanding of business contexts and the ability to structure complex issues clearly

• Goal orientation, commitment, and a high level of initiative

• Intercultural competence

What you can expect from us:

• PVH offers you a smart working model (hybrid) including a flex office solution, a "work from anywhere" concept, meeting-free Fridays and many other components

• Lead Yourself. Lead Together. Lead the Way. The PVH Leadership Behaviors are the actions that unlock the potential of each of us. Whether you lead a team, a project or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH

• We promote a culture of development and offer training and learning opportunities through our own PVH University

• Multiple employee benefits such as employee discounts, mobility offers, internal sports classes and other initiatives

Our employees come together from all areas of life and all corners of the world. Inclusion and diversity is a key pillar of our corporate culture. We know that diversity makes us stronger. Regardless of your origin, nationality, faith, disability, age, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender you are welcome here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.