Celine Legal Assistant, Labour Law

About Celine

Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Social Development team in responding to human resources inquiries from headquarters and retail locations, proposing concrete solutions
• Assist HR Business Partners in implementing disciplinary and termination procedures, including file preparation, interview frameworks, and formal correspondence
• Coordinate the organization of employee representative meetings (IRP) and prepare necessary supporting documentation
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and initiatives encompassing workplace health and safety, corporate social responsibility, and working time regulations
• Monitor developments in employment law and regulatory changes, contributing to internal legal updates and analysis distributed to the HR department
• Maintain and enhance the HR handbook, proposing improvements to content and structure in pursuit of continuous improvement
• Track and manage existing reporting systems and social indicators

Qualifications

• Master's degree (bac +5) in Labour Law or equivalent
• Trainee lawyer status (Élève-avocat) seeking a mandatory post-qualifying internship (PPI)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
• Demonstrates rigour, responsiveness, and organizational discipline

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; graduate-level studies in labour law or candidate in final stages of legal qualification programme

Education

Master's degree in Labour Law (bac +5) or trainee lawyer (Élève-avocat) status

Workplace

Culture

Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.