Legal Counsel

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.This role can be done from home (periodically in person meetings)Building the world’s leading sound experience starts with the experience we provide for our people. That’s why we’ve been distributed geographically from the start allowing working from home and in hybrid mode working remote and from our office in Hilversum or Paris. It’s about impact, not location. This role will be highly engaged with the Sonos Go To Market team and requires the ability to travel, periodically be in office, and work extended hours when necessary.  The Legal Counsel will serve as part of our corporate legal group and advise in the first instance  the EMEA Go to Market teams to help identify legal issues related to our Retail, Direct-to-Consumer and Installed Solutions channels. You will be a problem-solver, trusted advisor, and active participant in the business. You will apply your relevant legal background and expertise as well as think quickly on your feet, learn new areas of law and be able to handle legal issues that you haven’t previously faced. What You’ll Do:Partner cross-functionally with and advise go-to-market teams to help identify legal issues related to sales, marketing and distribution matters.Help to advise sales teams on key relationships with dealers and distributors in the EMEA region, including negotiation of dealer and distributor agreements. Manage the legal aspects of the Selective Distribution Network in EMEA, including all related legal policies and competition law aspects.Help to advise marketing and operational/staff functions in the EMEA region, including negotiating agency/vendor agreements, compliance (including advertising, consumer law and eCommerce compliance), and consumer communications.Assist on other matters related to corporate compliance, litigation, contract review or other projects as needed.Ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations dealing with the sale of consumer electronics and services.  Coordinate with other members of the global legal team on training and compliance issues.Support our efforts to maintain and improve our library of commercial contracts, contract management and workflows.Work with and manage outside counsel as necessary related to the above. What You’ll Need:Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.4-6 years’ experience at a law firm or in-house, preferably at a consumer electronics or technology company. Direct experience with go-to-market matters preferred.Licensed to practice law in the Netherlands.Native or fluent in both English and Dutch. Additional languages are a plus.German or French is strongly preferred. Transactional experience with various types of agreements (dealer/distributor agreements, agency agreements, MSAs, etc.).Solid EU Competition law knowledge and experience, preferably with selective distribution. Additional knowledge and experience with data protection laws are a plus.Basic understanding of EU law and EU legislative process. Basic experience with corporate matters (subsidiary management, state filings, etc.)Able to understand technical concepts, identify and explain risks to many company stakeholders, including those unfamiliar with legal concepts.Flexibility to adapt and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing as we expand our business. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to successfully work independently and escalate issues when appropriate. High integrity and excellent judgment, especially with respect to advising on legal risk and developing scalable processes to support our growing business.Possesses strong communication skills, including the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.Drive collaboration with various stakeholders in the region and around the globe, ensuring that legal matters are effectively and efficiently managed.Appetite to learn new areas of law and new technologies and tools to improve our legal operational capabilities.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.