- Location
- Seoul Seoul South Korea
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 4, 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 is seeking a Senior Commercial and Corporate Counsel in Seoul to provide senior legal support across commercial, corporate and operational matters, partnering with business divisions and corporate functions on significant initiatives, complex transactions and day-to-day advice. The role leads or oversees assigned matters from assessment through implementation and contributes to legal capability, governance and ways of working.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical and proportionate legal advice to business and corporate-function stakeholders on material matters.
- Build an understanding of business priorities and operating models to anticipate legal needs and support informed decision-making.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex, sensitive or high-impact commercial and corporate matters, in coordination with the Head of Legal.
- Support prioritization and delivery of commercial and corporate legal services across the organization.
- Lead or oversee legal workstreams for significant commercial projects, transactions, strategic partnerships and other business initiatives.
- Advise on legal and contractual structuring, negotiations and implementation, identifying material legal, operational and risk considerations at the appropriate stage.
- Review material, complex or non-standard agreements and support resolution of contractual or operational issues affecting business execution.
- Advise on commercial and corporate matters that may include retail, distribution, real estate, digital commerce, services, marketing, events and general corporate activities.
- Provide legal support on selected customer or boutique incidents where commercial context, customer experience and operational considerations are material.
- Work with relevant functions to assess and resolve sensitive or complex legal matters practically and consistently, coordinating with specialist legal colleagues where required.
- Contribute legal input to customer-facing and boutique-related policies, procedures and guidance concerning commercial operations, contractual matters or customer interactions.
- Oversee assigned commercial and corporate matters and support appropriate allocation, escalation and follow-through based on complexity, risk and priority.
- Coordinate with regional, global and specialist legal teams as appropriate.
- Manage external counsel on designated matters, including scope, quality and efficiency.
- Provide senior review and guidance to other members of the Korea Legal team as appropriate.
- Promote knowledge sharing and help develop legal capabilities through practical guidance, templates, precedents and training.
- Contribute to improvements in commercial and corporate legal processes, contract governance, matter management and legal technology.
- Lead and develop the Commercial Legal team, setting direction and priorities and fostering collaboration and capability.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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