Chanel Privacy Legal Counsel
- Location
- SeoulSeoulSouth Korea
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 10, 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.
Privacy Legal Counsel role at Chanel Korea (Seoul). Advise on data protection, manage incidents, support compliance with PIPA.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide practical, risk-based privacy advice across CRM, ecommerce, marketing, retail, HR, digital, and client engagement activities; assess privacy risks and recommend commercially pragmatic compliance solutions
- Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and privacy-related contractual provisions with third-party vendors
- Lead legal response to data incidents, data breaches, and privacy matters requiring urgent assessment; coordinate investigations with business, IT, Cybersecurity, Client Care, HR, and Compliance teams
- Assess legal notification and reporting obligations under Korean privacy law; manage alignment and communications with regional and global privacy teams during incident response
- Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and enforcement matters; assist with submissions, fact-finding, and regulatory communications
- Provide privacy support for global, regional, and local projects involving personal data; partner with Marketing, Retail, Client Care, HR, IT, and Security functions on data initiatives
- Draft and update privacy notices, consent forms, policies, procedures, and related documentation; support localization of global privacy frameworks and templates
- Develop training materials, awareness programs, and practical guidance for business stakeholders on privacy compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Lawyer qualified in Korea or another relevant jurisdiction
- Fluency in both English and Korean (written and spoken)
- At least 4 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) gained in a leading law firm and/or major company
- Strong knowledge of Korean privacy laws and regulations, including PIPA and recent enforcement trends
- Experience managing data incidents, regulatory inquiries, investigations, or enforcement matters
- Demonstrated ability to manage time-sensitive matters and coordinate effectively across business, technical, regional, and global stakeholders
- Strong drafting, analytical, stakeholder management, and project management skills
Skills
Experience
At least 4 years PQE gained in a leading law firm and/or major company, with demonstrated experience advising on data privacy, technology, cybersecurity, digital, or regulatory matters. Prior experience managing data incidents, regulatory inquiries, investigations, or enforcement matters is strongly preferred.
Education
Qualified lawyer in Korea or another relevant jurisdiction with recognized legal credentials.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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.
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