Legal Counsel

Location New YorkNew YorkUSA
Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Richemont seeks a Legal Counsel in New York to advise on commercial, IP and cross‑border matters for its luxury maisons.

Overview

Richemont is a global luxury goods group comprising leading maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. The group combines artisanal craftsmanship with international distribution and operates a decentralized model in which individual maisons retain creative autonomy while benefiting from Richemont’s corporate, legal and operational infrastructure.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to commercial teams across product, retail, marketing and e‑commerce on contracts, promotions and channel strategies.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including supply, distribution, licensing, agency and service agreements.
  • Own intellectual property‑related matters in collaboration with IP specialists: trademark clearance, enforcement, policing and portfolio management support.
  • Manage outside counsel and litigation matters, controlling budget, strategy and outcomes in coordination with local and group legal teams.
  • Support compliance initiatives including data protection, advertising law, consumer protection and trade sanctions; identify and mitigate regulatory risk.
  • Advise on cross‑border transactions and coordinate multi‑jurisdictional legal workstreams with regional counsel and external advisers.
  • Translate legal risk into practical solutions for business stakeholders and drive timely decision‑making under commercial constraints.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction (New York bar preferred).
  • Typically 4–8 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department, with demonstrated experience on commercial contracts and IP matters.
  • Proven track record negotiating complex commercial and licensing agreements on behalf of consumer or luxury goods clients is highly desirable.
  • Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience supervising outside counsel, managing budgets and driving efficient litigation or enforcement strategies.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation Intellectual property (trademarks, enforcement, clearance) Commercial and licensing agreements Cross‑border transactions and coordination Regulatory compliance (data protection, advertising, consumer law) Outside counsel management Risk assessment and mitigation Stakeholder engagement with commercial and senior leadership

Experience

Mid‑level legal experience (commonly 4–8 years) gained in a reputable law firm or in‑house environment, advising on commercial contracts, IP, licensing and cross‑border matters; prior exposure to luxury, retail or consumer goods is advantageous.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent; admission to the bar of a relevant US jurisdiction (New York preferred).

Culture

Richemont fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and long‑term brand custodianship. Legal teams operate as strategic business partners, balancing rigorous legal standards with the commercial imperatives of high‑end maisons in a collaborative, international environment.