Chanel Legal Consultant
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Thailand seeks a Legal Consultant on a one-year contract to support legal, compliance and governance matters in Bangkok.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently review, draft and revise routine commercial agreements—including indirect procurement, IT, services, marketing, retail, vendor and confidentiality agreements—in Thai and English
- Support contract negotiation by identifying legal and commercial risks, proposing practical revisions and coordinating with internal stakeholders, vendors and external counsel as required
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to business functions on general commercial, operational, retail, employment-adjacent, consumer, technology and administrative matters
- Assist with corporate and governance matters, including board and shareholder documentation, licenses, registrations, powers of attorney and corporate records management
- Support business ethics, compliance, internal control and risk management processes, including policy implementation, training materials and follow-up actions
- Manage routine contacts and filings with Thai authorities, including police, courts, regulators and government officials, with appropriate preparation of supporting documentation
- Assist with brand protection matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders, external counsel and authorities on counterfeit and enforcement issues
- Support data privacy initiatives and Data Protection Officer (DPO) functions, including Thai Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) document review and compliance
- Maintain legal trackers, templates, contract databases and other legal operations tools to ensure visibility, follow-up and timely delivery of legal support
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Law
- Thai legal qualification and admission to the Thai Bar
- Approximately 4–5 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably from a reputable law firm, multinational company or retail, FMCG, luxury or technology-related business
- Strong experience in reviewing and revising commercial contracts in English and Thai, with ability to work independently on routine matters
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Thai, including ability to draft and revise legal documents in English and communicate confidently with regional teams
- Strong legal drafting, issue spotting, risk assessment and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to accept a one-year fixed-term contract
- Experience in data privacy, compliance, corporate governance, regulatory coordination or brand protection is advantageous
Skills
Experience
Approximately 4–5 years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally gained from a reputable law firm, multinational corporation, or business within the retail, FMCG, luxury or technology sectors. Demonstrated experience in commercial contract review and negotiation is essential; experience in data privacy, corporate governance, regulatory affairs or brand protection is valued.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law; Thai legal qualification and admission to the Thai Bar required.
Workplace
This position is based in Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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