Galeries Lafayette Legal and Compliance Manager

Paris • France

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Mauboussin, a distinguished name in high jewelry since 1827, is renowned for its innovative and avant-garde creations. As part of the Galeries Lafayette Group, a leader in lifestyle retail encompassing fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watches, and food, Mauboussin offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment. The brand boasts over 80 retail locations in France and a significant international presence, embodying the spirit of French creativity and accessibility.

1. Oversee legal and compliance matters in collaboration with operational departments, specialized service providers, and Galeries Lafayette representatives.
2. Provide support for litigation management and customer dispute resolution.
3. Assist in the negotiation and contractualization of commercial leases for boutiques.
4. Draft and manage contracts with multi-brand distributors and franchisees.
5. Coordinate trademark and intellectual property matters with specialized legal firms.
6. Prepare corporate governance documents in collaboration with Galeries Lafayette's legal department.
7. Manage insurance declarations and follow up on claims related to boutiques and events.
8. Implement GDPR action plans and coordinate stakeholders with the Group DPO.
9. Finalize and integrate the Code of Conduct for suppliers and partners into contracts.
10. Lead the Responsible Jewellery Council certification project.
11. Establish social and environmental audit reporting for RSE initiatives.
12. Coordinate carbon data collection and reporting according to Group standards.

1. Proven experience (8-12 years) as a generalist legal counsel or legal manager, preferably in a retail environment.
2. Expertise in commercial law, leases, client litigation, corporate law, and intellectual property law.
3. Experience or interest in CSR and compliance project deployment and management.

1. Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate assertiveness.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into a human-sized environment and demonstrate agility and responsiveness.

8-12 years of experience in a legal counsel or legal management role, ideally within the retail sector.

Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field, with a preference for advanced legal qualifications.

Personalized onboarding support and a dynamic, diverse career path.

Galeries Lafayette Group prides itself on its commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a workforce representing 98 nationalities. The company fosters an inclusive and supportive environment, promoting gender equality and combating everyday sexism through initiatives like the StOpE charter.