Temporary Contract - Real Estate Legal Counsel (M/F/X)

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Temporary Contract – Real Estate Legal Counsel (M/F/X)

 

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

 

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

 

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions :

 

·  Contribute to the monitoring and day-to-day management of Sephora’s French leases portfolio (over 300 points of sale).  
·  Provide advice on both real estate commercial law and construction law. 
·  Ensure the legal negotiation of leases, lease renewals, various amendments, addendums and protocols relating to these real estate assets. 
·  Manage pre-litigation, define appropriate strategies and monitor litigation in conjunction with our external lawyers (e.g. rent, construction works, claims, etc.).  
·  Work closely with the Expansion, Construction, Operations teams, and support them on a daily basis. 
·  Contribute to the training of operational teams, and monitor legal and regulatory developments. 

 

 

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …

 

·  You have a master's degree (Master 2) in real estate law, a master's degree (Master 2) in business/contract law, or equivalent, with significant experience in commercial leases. 
·  3 to 5 years' successful experience with a retailer and/or lessor and/or specialized law firm. 
·  Expertise of both French commercial real estate law and construction law, and of all the issues that may arise in connection with a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. 
·  A skillful negotiator, you are also proactive and able to make proposals. Your strengths include your ability to synthesize information, organizational skills, and responsiveness. 
·  Recognized for your team spirit and interpersonal skills, you also have a strong sense of customer service.  
·  Fluent and legal English (spoken and written) is appreciated.  

 

The position is a 4-month contract (that could be extended) based in Neuilly-sur-Seine (92). It is available as of May 2026.  

 

Here, you will find: 

·  Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
·  Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
·  Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

 

 

Join us and belong to something beautiful.  

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.