VF Corporation is looking for a highly skilled Antitrust and Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our Legal team based in Stabio, Switzerland.
Let’s talk about the role
This role plays a critical and specialized role in strengthening VF’s global Antitrust Compliance Program, with a primary focus on Europe and close alignment with global initiatives.
As a recognized antitrust expert, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of VF’s antitrust compliance program framework across EMEA, and act as a key advisor to legal and business stakeholders on competition law risks arising from wholesale and distribution activities.
Alongside this core mandate, you will contribute to VF’s broader global Ethics & Compliance program, supporting the long-term evolution of the role into a wider Ethics & Compliance leadership position for EMEA and APAC.
This role reports to the Vice President, Ethics & Compliance.
Key responsibilities
Antitrust Compliance
- Lead VF’s European Antitrust Compliance Program, ensuring a robust, risk-based framework aligned with global standards.
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Serve as the go-to expert on competition law for EMEA wholesale and distribution activities.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate antitrust risks arising from:
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Distribution models (selective, exclusive, hybrid)
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Pricing practices, discount policies, and commercial strategies
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Interactions with wholesalers, retailers, and competitors
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Provide practical, business-oriented advice to legal and commercial teams on complex competition law matters.
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Design and deliver targeted antitrust trainings (live and online), tailored to business realities.
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Lead or support internal investigations, dawn raid preparedness, and incident response.
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Monitor legal developments across jurisdictions and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders.
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Develop and enhance tools, policies, and controls to prevent, detect, and remediate antitrust risks.
Ethics & Compliance
- Support the broader Ethics & Compliance Program in EMEA and APAC in collaboration with the global team.
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Contribute to risk assessments, monitoring activities, and compliance governance.
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Support implementation of Environmental & Social Responsibility (E&SR) reporting compliance, including:
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EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
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Other ESG disclosure frameworks (e.g., ISSB-aligned regimes)
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Act as a bridge between compliance and business teams, ensuring effective communication and escalation of risks.
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Help adapt and operationalize global compliance initiatives at regional level.
Skills for Success
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
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Law degree (European or U.S.). Candidates qualified outside Europe must have a strong, proven track record of advising on European competition law, including practical exposure to EU distribution and antitrust frameworks.
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Strong and demonstrable expertise in antitrust / competition law (essential).
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Significant experience advising on distribution, wholesale, and commercial practices from a competition law perspective.
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Proven ability to translate complex legal concepts into pragmatic, business-oriented guidance.
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Experience designing or managing antitrust compliance programs (training, policies, monitoring, investigations, dawn raids action plans).
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Understanding of the wholesale ecosystem, including physical and digital distribution channels.
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Exposure to broader Ethics & Compliance or regulatory compliance areas (e.g., ESG, anti-corruption, sanctions) is a plus.
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Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed organization.
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Excellent communication skills in English.
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Availability to travel (up to 25%).
About VF
VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com
What’s in it For You
We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.
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A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
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An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
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Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
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On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
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A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
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Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
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