Senior Legal Counsel — IP & Image (Perfumes & Beauty)

Overview

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines a commitment to artisanal craft and creative excellence with rigorous brand protection and international commercial operations. The organisation attracts talent who value discretion, high standards and cross-disciplinary collaboration across markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to the Perfumes & Beauty Image and Communications team on image rights, publicity, advertising, marketing claims and campaign clearances.
• Draft, negotiate and review commercial agreements related to campaigns, influencer and celebrity partnerships, model and talent agreements, sponsorships, licensing and endorsements.
• Manage trademark, design and copyright matters for the Perfumes & Beauty portfolio, coordinating prosecution, oppositions and renewals with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Assess and mitigate legal risk for digital and social media activities, influencer marketing, e‑commerce content and cross-border promotions, including compliance with advertising law and consumer protection rules.
• Oversee disputes and litigation related to IP, unfair competition and image infringements; instruct and coordinate external law firms and manage budgets for contentious matters.
• Provide proactive legal training, templates and clearance workflows to marketing, creative and product teams to streamline approvals and protect brand equity.
• Work cross-functionally with regulatory, compliance, product and commercial teams to ensure integrated legal support for launches and promotional activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law or equivalent (e.g. Master II) with specialization or significant coursework in intellectual property, media/advertising or commercial law.
• Admission to the French Bar (or equivalent qualification in a relevant jurisdiction) is preferred.
• Proven senior-level legal experience (typically 6+ years) in IP, advertising/marketing law and commercial contracts, gained in-house at a consumer goods/luxury brand or in a reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge of French and EU advertising, IP and consumer protection law; practical experience with influencer and digital marketing matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills; ability to translate legal risk into pragmatic commercial advice.

Skills

Experience

Senior-level legal professional with approximately 6+ years’ experience in intellectual property, advertising/marketing law and commercial contracting, ideally with prior exposure to the beauty, fragrance or luxury sectors and both in‑house and law firm environments.

Education

Master's degree in Law (or equivalent); specialization in IP/Media/Commercial law preferred. Admission to the French Bar or equivalent is preferred.

Culture

Chanel emphasises meticulous quality, creative ambition and respect for brand heritage, while operating with international scope and commercial rigour. Legal teams collaborate closely with creative and business partners, valuing discretion, strategic judgement and an appetite for complex cross-border matters.