Chanel Senior Counsel, Anti-Counterfeiting
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
About %s
Chanel is a privately held global luxury maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and beauty. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous brand stewardship and operates an international legal and compliance function to protect its intellectual property and commercial integrity.
Chanel seeks a Senior Counsel, Anti‑Counterfeiting in New York to lead brand protection and enforcement for the maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and execute global anti‑counterfeiting and brand‑protection strategy across North America and coordinate with regional and global teams.
- Conduct and supervise investigations into suspected counterfeiters, distributors and online infringers; coordinate evidence collection and undercover operations as required.
- Initiate and manage enforcement actions including cease & desist letters, administrative takedowns, customs recordation, civil litigation and criminal referrals.
- Retain, oversee and instruct outside counsel and investigators; manage budgets, litigation strategy and case priorities.
- Work closely with commercial, retail, e‑commerce, loss prevention and security teams to align enforcement activity with business objectives.
- Monitor online marketplaces, social platforms and secondary markets; develop scalable takedown and monitoring processes.
- Prepare internal reporting, metrics and case summaries for senior management; provide strategic legal advice on product launches and distribution.
- Develop and deliver training for commercial and store teams on counterfeit identification, reporting procedures and evidentiary requirements.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Proven track record in trademark, anti‑counterfeiting or IP enforcement in‑house at a luxury brand or at a law firm.
- Demonstrable experience managing civil litigation, customs enforcement and coordinated criminal referrals.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills; experience instructing and managing outside counsel.
- Ability to operate in a cross‑functional, international environment with discretion and cultural sensitivity.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of seven years of post‑qualification experience focusing on intellectual property enforcement, anti‑counterfeiting or related litigation, with direct involvement in cross‑border enforcement matters and management of outside counsel.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD), LL.B. or equivalent law degree; active bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Chanel maintains a discreet, high‑performance culture that privileges craftsmanship, creativity and rigorous brand stewardship. Legal teams operate collaboratively across regions, balancing pragmatic commercial advice with proactive protection of the maison’s heritage and assets.
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