Sephora Assistant Legal Counsel — Labour Relations (Apprenticeship)

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, operating an extensive multi-brand and proprietary product portfolio. The brand is known for retail innovation, an eclectic assortment of cosmetics and skincare, and a transnational network of stores and corporate functions that combine commercial acumen with strong brand culture.

1. Support preparation and follow-up of employee representative body (IRP) meetings (CSE, CSSCT, RP): manage social calendar, issue convocations, compile meeting dossiers, conduct legal research and draft minutes.
2. Draft and process formalities for filing and publication of company agreements; assist in rollout and monitoring of negotiated measures.
3. Manage administrative tracking of representatives’ hours and travel expenses.
4. Contribute to preparation of professional elections (2027).
5. Assist HR business partners on individual labour-law-related casework and dossier management.
6. Monitor developments in social/labour law and produce the monthly internal 'Minute sociale' for the France HR team.
7. Participate in information sessions and workshops for HR managers and store operations; maintain select global reportings (e.g., labour inspector correspondence, CSE inspections and surveys).

1. Enrolled in a Master’s-level programme (Bac+5) with a specialization in French labour law / social law.
2. Highly organised, rigorous and proactive with strong interpersonal skills.
3. Analytical thinker with sound synthesis abilities.
4. Excellent written French and attention to orthography.

1. French labour law (droit social)
2. Legal research
3. Drafting of minutes and legal documents
4. Preparation of IRP/CSE dossiers
5. Reporting and administrative follow-up
6. Stakeholder communication and workshop participation

Early-career candidate currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in labour/social law; prior internships in HR or employment law are beneficial but not required.

Master’s-level studies in Labour Law / Social Law (Bac+5 in progress).

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented environment where diversity and personal development are emphasised. The company prizes collaboration across retail and corporate functions, offering opportunities to learn and contribute to a purpose-driven brand in the beauty sector.