Senior Legal Counsel

Location BellevueWashingtonUSA
Type Other
Seniority Senior
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Richemont seeks a Senior Legal Counsel in Bellevue, WA to provide commercial and IP legal support across the CHL and ALA regions.

Overview

Richemont is a leading global luxury goods group headquartered in Switzerland, comprising a portfolio of specialist maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, Richemont operates with a combination of artisanal craftsmanship and international corporate infrastructure, offering lawyers exposure to sophisticated cross‑border commercial, intellectual property and regulatory issues within the luxury sector.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to business stakeholders across the CHL and ALA regional remit as identified in the role title, supporting commercial, retail and licensing operations.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including distribution, supply, service, licensing and collaboration agreements.
  • Counsel on intellectual property protection and enforcement, brand clearance, advertising and marketing initiatives to safeguard luxury brand assets.
  • Manage external counsel and oversee litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters; develop cost‑effective dispute resolution strategies.
  • Advise on compliance, competition/antitrust and data privacy issues relevant to the regions covered; support implementation of company policy and training.
  • Support corporate transactions and projects (M&A, joint ventures, restructurings) by conducting legal due diligence and drafting transaction documents where required.
  • Partner with commercial, retail, HR and finance teams to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risk, providing pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.

Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in at least one reputable jurisdiction (e.g., US bar or equivalent).
  • Juris Doctor (JD), LL.B. or equivalent legal degree; further qualifications or international legal training an advantage.
  • Demonstrable expertise in commercial contracts, IP, and compliance matters, ideally acquired in‑house or at a law firm serving consumer/luxury clients.
  • Proven ability to manage external counsel, litigated matters and multi‑jurisdictional projects.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting and negotiation Intellectual property law and enforcement (brand protection) Regulatory compliance (including competition/antitrust and data privacy) Dispute resolution and litigation management M&A support and transactional due diligence Risk assessment and stakeholder engagement Strong drafting, communication and presentation skills Pragmatic commercial judgement and ability to work across cultures and time zones Microsoft Office and standard legal research methodologies

Experience

Senior level — typically 7–10+ years of combined in‑house and/or law firm experience with substantial exposure to commercial, IP and regulatory matters. Prior experience advising luxury goods, retail or consumer brands is strongly preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD), LL.B. or equivalent legal qualification; admission to practise in at least one relevant jurisdiction.

Culture

Richemont combines the heritage and craftsmanship of its maisons with a collaborative, international corporate environment. The group values integrity, discretion and commercial pragmatism; legal teams operate closely with product, retail and executive functions to protect brand value while enabling business growth.