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SEPHORA

Jan 4, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • A degree in business law, with 8 years of relevant experience, ideally within omni retail or the luxury sector.
  • Strong knowledge of UK regulations, especially data privacy, competition laws, marketing practices, sustainability, and lease agreements.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to assess legal risks and propose commercially viable solutions.
  • Commercial acumen and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating clear, concise guidance.
  • A proactive, organized approach and strong collaboration skills.
  • A commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all actions.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including those related to distribution, logistics, transport, leases, IT, and other service contracts.
  • Improving documentation processes and developing legal templates that align with Sephora’s global standards, ensuring they meet the specific needs of UK business stakeholders.
  • Advising on intellectual property and licensing matters.
  • Advising and managing any other ad hoc legal matters e.g. litigation, property etc.
  • Providing clear legal advice and risk analysis to a range of business teams (marketing, communication, merchandising, expansion, digital, IT), supporting them in making informed decisions.
  • Implementing Sephora’s data privacy compliance roadmap, advising stakeholders on data privacy standards and best practices.
  • Acting as the local Ethics & Compliance correspondent, working to deploy Sephora’s Ethics & Compliance roadmap and ensuring alignment with local regulations.
  • Overseeing corporate secretary activities, managing pre-litigations and litigations, and driving positive outcomes through proactive legal strategies.
  • Monitoring new regulations, fostering legal awareness among teams, and conducting training as required to ensure alignment with Sephora’s ethical standards and regulatory obligations.
  • Regularly engaging with business stakeholders to resolve challenges with a client-centric approach.
  • Management of external lawyers.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Legal Counsel at Sephora UK?

The primary responsibility is to guide Sephora's legal strategy across the UK and Channel Islands, ensuring compliance and integrity while providing strategic legal counsel across various business functions.

Who does the Senior Legal Counsel report to?

The Senior Legal Counsel reports to the CFO, with a dotted line to the Global General Counsel in France.

What types of agreements will the Senior Legal Counsel be involved in?

The Senior Legal Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including those related to distribution, logistics, transport, leases, IT, and other service contracts.

What expertise should the ideal candidate possess?

The ideal candidate should have a degree in business law, with at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in omni retail or the luxury sector, along with strong knowledge of UK regulations related to data privacy, competition laws, and marketing practices.

Will the Senior Legal Counsel have any involvement in compliance matters?

Yes, the Senior Legal Counsel will implement Sephora's data privacy compliance roadmap and serve as the local Ethics & Compliance correspondent, ensuring alignment with regulations.

Is there an external lawyer management component in this role?

Yes, the Senior Legal Counsel will manage external lawyers as part of their responsibilities.

How does Sephora support the professional development of its employees?

Sephora invests in training and development, providing personalized career plans to help employees continue evolving and building their skills.

What is the working environment like at Sephora?

The working environment at Sephora is described as fast-paced, innovative, and supportive, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and ethical standards.

Does Sephora have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Sephora is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

What qualities are essential for success in this role?

Essential qualities include exceptional analytical skills, commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, a proactive and organized approach, and a commitment to ethical standards.

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SEPHORA

Reimagine your future, with Sephora

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more since 1969. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people’s lives through the unlimited power of beauty. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora’s excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit have made us the world’s leading beauty retailer growing twice faster than the market. With our 3 000 stores & corners in 36 markets and our 31 websites, we offer clients a unique retail experience with innovative services and nearly 300 beauty brands including Sephora’s own brand, Sephora Collection. Beautifying people’s lives is a full-time challenge that our more than 46 000 passionate in-store and Head Office team members tackle every day. At Sephora, you can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. So if you are ready to make your mark at a leading global retailer and belong to something beautiful, join us and reimagine your future, with Sephora.