Chanel Legal Operations Project Lead

London • UK

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious luxury brand renowned for its timeless elegance and innovation, offers a unique opportunity to be part of its esteemed Global Legal department. As a subsidiary of a global conglomerate, Chanel is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment that values personal growth and collective achievement. The brand is dedicated to excellence, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring that each team member contributes to delivering best-in-class legal services.

1. Lead projects and workstreams aligned with the Legal Transformation Roadmap.
2. Develop and refine project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and success metrics.
3. Design use cases and conduct user acceptance testing in collaboration with internal teams.
4. Collaborate with external vendors and internal IT teams for global tool implementation.
5. Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective communication.
6. Design tracking mechanisms and report on project roll-out at global and regional levels.
7. Measure project outcomes and ensure tools meet local jurisdictional needs.
8. Lead change management initiatives, including creating launch materials and training sessions.
9. Support process improvements and technology adoption within the Global Legal Department.
10. Collaborate on team-wide projects and events, such as the Legal Innovation Day.
11. Contribute to building and sharing legal project management best practices.

1. 5-8+ years of project management and change management experience.
2. Experience in legal work processes or environments is advantageous.
3. Industry-recognized project management qualification (e.g., APMP, Prince 2).
4. Strong communication skills with excellent writing ability.
5. Legal background preferred but not mandatory.

1. Ability to manage multiple topics efficiently and effectively.
2. Capacity to drive change while understanding diverse perspectives.
3. Strong team spirit and collaborative mindset.
4. Flexibility and agility in a dynamic environment.
5. Problem-solving and influencing skills.
6. Results-driven with a customer-oriented approach.

5-8+ years in project management and change management, preferably within legal environments.

Industry-recognized project management qualification (e.g., APMP, Prince 2).

Opportunity to work within a multinational luxury brand with a strong heritage. Development of project management skills in a global context. Being part of a dynamic and collaborative legal community.

Chanel is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and collective progress. The company values the uniqueness of each individual, enhancing the diversity and effectiveness of its teams. Chanel encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, valuing the perspectives and potential each candidate brings.