(Senior) Legal & Compliance Specialist

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 35 markets and more than 15 retail stores across Europe.  
 

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide.  
 

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together.  
 

Ready to awaken your best with us? 

About The Role: 

We are looking for a (Senior) Legal & Compliance Specialist to provide expert legal guidance across our Offline and Supply Chain areas for Emma – The Sleep Company. You will be responsible for legal advisory and contract governance that enable compliant, scalable franchise and supply chain operations. 

You’ll report to the Group’s General Counsel and work closely with Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, and Commercial teams, ranging from Franchise Management to Supply Chain & ESG Compliance. 

What You'll Do:

• Advise on franchise legal matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance and strong governance across franchisee relationships and supporting scalable business expansion.  

• Support retail operations across owned and operated stores, providing legal guidance on store agreements, operational compliance, and regulatory requirements across markets. 

• Advise on consumer protection laws and regulatory requirements, supporting operational teams in handling complaints and disputes in a compliant, efficient, and customer-centric manner. 

• Provide guidance on competition and antitrust law, ensuring distribution, and supply chain practices comply with regulations while minimizing legal and reputational risks.  

• Draft and manage supplier and vendor contracts, embedding compliance and ESG clauses to ensure legally sound, efficient, and sustainable commercial partnerships.  

• Define and monitor legal risks, compliance standards, and contract performance, ensuring legal frameworks effectively support business growth and operational stability.  

• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to deliver pragmatic legal guidance aligned with business objectives and execution realities.  

• Support Teams at Emma with advice on general commercial matters by preparing and reviewing legal documents (like contracts, court filings, etc.) of various kinds. 

• Manage external legal counsel, ensuring efficient use of expertise, cost control, and high-quality support for complex or specialized legal matters. 

• Proactively identify legal and business risks across all areas of responsibility, going beyond risk assessment to deliver clear, actionable recommendations and solutions — enabling business teams to make informed decisions with confidence.

Who We're Looking For:

• You have a Bachelor's/Master's in Law.

• You bring 5+ years of experience in commercial, competition, or in-house legal roles, ideally within Franchise, FMCG and Retail businesses environments. 

• Strong expertise in competition and antitrust law, particularly within EU frameworks,  distribution models, and franchise-related legal considerations.  

• Solid experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including suppliers, vendors, and franchise contracts within regulated environments.  

• Experience in consumer protection law and retail operations, including store agreements and complaint handling, ideally across multiple markets. 

• Familiarity with ESG regulations and supply chain due diligence frameworks  is highly valued.  

• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance that supports decision-making and operational efficiency.  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and balance legal risk with business priorities.  

• Fluent in English – mandatory, German or French is a plus.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to create real impact, take ownership and accountability, and drive meaningful change. 

• Continuous learning and development through hands-on experience, mentoring, formal training, and access to tools such as our Learning Hub and Nilo. 

• A collaborative community of smart, driven people where you learn, contribute, and connect, every day and through team events. 

• A global environment, working daily with diverse perspectives across 4 offices and 70+ nationalities. 

• Private Health Insurance and 24 vacations days per year, with 1 extra day per year worked (until a limit of 29 days per year). 

• A flexible hybrid setup with up to 22 remote days per quarter. 

• A modern, pet-friendly office in Parque das Nações, Lisbon.