Christian Dior Real Estate Legal Counsel

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support lease negotiation, drafting, and administration across diverse asset typologies including flagship boutiques, offices, and warehouses
• Collaborate on construction contract negotiation and oversight with architects, contractors, and project managers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist with pre-contentious and contentious matters related to leasing disputes, construction defects, and neighbor complaints
• Support transactional real estate activities including corporate acquisitions with significant real estate components and asset transfers
• Provide legal support for new business development initiatives requiring real estate considerations
• Work as a business partner to operational departments, rapidly identifying material legal issues and delivering clear, pragmatic recommendations
• Develop and communicate foundational legal principles to business stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications

• Holder of the CRFPA certification
• Prior experience within a law firm or corporate legal department
• Fluent English proficiency in both written and oral communication
• Excellent legal writing and drafting capability
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Skills

Experience

Beginner level; early-career professionals with previous internship or junior experience within legal or real estate environments welcome to apply.

Education

Holder of the CRFPA (Certificat de Révision approfondie des Fondamentaux de l'Avocature) or equivalent legal qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.

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