Chanel Product Compliance Counsel
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent, globally recognised French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous corporate governance, sustaining an international footprint while preserving the discretion and creative rigor associated with a family-owned luxury house.
Chanel seeks Product Compliance Counsel in Paris to ensure regulatory compliance across global product portfolio in cosmetics, fashion, and jewelry.
Role & Responsibilities
- Anticipate and monitor international regulatory and normative developments to ensure product compliance across all markets, and proactively communicate major evolutions to internal stakeholders
- Advise divisions throughout the product development lifecycle from conception through marketing collateral approval, ensuring regulatory compliance, accuracy of claims (labels, packaging, origin statements, certifications), and consistency of consumer-facing information
- Serve as primary contact during administrative inspections, prepare for regulatory audits, and manage product-related disputes and consumer complaints
- Author practical guidance documents and compliance frameworks to facilitate understanding of regulatory requirements among operational teams
- Analyze compliance-related claims and develop corrective action plans to protect both Chanel's interests and consumer safety
- Oversee consumer protection legal matters, manage terms and conditions (CGU/CGV), and integrate regulatory compliance into contracts with partners, suppliers, and service providers to ensure legal security of all operations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in law (business law, consumer law, product compliance specialization, or equivalent)
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar function, ideally in luxury, fashion, or distribution sectors
- Solid knowledge of international regulations (EU, US, Asia, Middle East) applicable to consumer products; cosmetics sector knowledge a plus
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English
- Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, teamwork orientation, and excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with creative and technical teams
- Ability to communicate complex compliance topics effectively to non-legal audiences
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of professional experience in product legal compliance, regulatory affairs, or related legal function, preferably within the luxury, fashion, distribution, or cosmetics sectors.
Education
Master's degree in law (Maîtrise en Droit or equivalent) with specialization in business law, consumer law, or product compliance preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Chanel’s corporate environment reflects the atelier spirit: high standards, meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Teams operate in a discreet, collaborative and international setting where legal and regulatory functions partner closely with creative and technical departments to protect the brand while enabling innovation.
About Cerulean
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