Legal Counsel

Job description

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

Chanel are now recruiting a Solicitor to join the ANZ business. As Legal Counsel you will serve as the primary legal advisor for the market, providing strategic and operational legal support to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL

The Legal Counsel will Serve as a vital member of the ANZ Executive Leadership Committee, contributing to the strategic direction and decision-making processes of CHANEL.

You will deliver comprehensive legal guidance across employment law, business expansion and development projects, whilst also addressing the complexities arising from digital transformation and e-commerce initiatives, ensuring compliance with local laws and effective enterprise risk management practices.

The Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in protecting Chanel’s brand, managing legal risks, and supporting business growth and expansion efforts. By collaborating with business leaders, and legal teams, the Legal Counsel will drive legal excellence and contribute to the overall success and sustainability of Chanel’s operations in ANZ.

YOU ARE ENERGISED BY

Collaborating closely with business divisions to provide legal support and advice for various projects, including Employment Law, Indirect Procurement, Renewable Energy, Retail Expansion, and Digital Transformation Initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

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Admission (or eligibility to be admitted) to practice as a Solicitor in New South Wales

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Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor Degree

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10 or more years commercial experience post qualification, with in-house exposure preferred.

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Previous experience working in a matrix organization at Regional and Local senior management level and within a Regional and Local Legal team

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The ability and desire to partner with the business combined with excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

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Agility, commercial curiosity and a high level of business acumen.

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Strong leadership attributes to lead change in the business, yourself and others in a modern and effective way.

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Entrepreneurial mindset combined with drive and motivation to look at the big picture while considering the small details.

WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU

Chanel is dedicated to empowering our people to develop and learn wholistically. We believe by nurturing the whole person, not just the employee, we give people the space and tools to design their impact based on their individual strengths and intrinsic motivations.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.

We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and personal attributes do not form part of the selection process. Our team is selected solely for their talents and capabilities. We welcome the opportunity to learn how we can leverage your unique abilities and

experiences to drive us forward.