- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins Group seeks an IT, Digital & Data Counsel to join its multidisciplinary Legal & Compliance department. Based in Paris, this permanent role supports operational leadership across French and international entities on matters of technology law, personal data protection, and ethical artificial intelligence deployment. The position reports to the Director of Digital Affairs, Ethics & Compliance and encompasses three primary mandates: ensuring GDPR and regulatory compliance for data-processing initiatives; securing innovative projects through contract negotiation and AI governance frameworks; and driving organizational capability through regulatory monitoring and cross-functional training.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assess compliance of projects involving personal data processing and advise operational leadership across French and international Clarins entities
- Monitor compliance actions and identify instances of non-conformity across the organization
- Draft, deploy, and maintain reference documentation including data processing registries, policies, procedures, impact assessments, and practical guides
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and data subjects regarding breaches, notifications, and communications
- Mentor and train local compliance networks to embed ethical and responsible data and AI practices throughout the group
- Draft and negotiate technology-focused contracts including SaaS, licensing, integration, development, and maintenance agreements in response to group procurement requests
- Evaluate legal and ethical risks associated with artificial intelligence systems and establish documentation protocols
- Advise operational leadership on digital law matters including e-Privacy, NIS 2, Data Act, and European Digital regulations
- Conduct continuous regulatory surveillance of technology, data protection, and innovation standards and sectoral guidance
- Design and execute prevention and training initiatives tailored to employee roles, responsibilities, and risk exposure
- Contribute actively to Legal & Compliance team initiatives including internal and external communications, knowledge-sharing, and cohesion-building
- Support process optimization initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize practices and enhance operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Master's degree in business law, digital law, personal data protection, or equivalent qualification
- Recognized professional certification such as CIPP/E or certified Data Protection Officer credential (preferred)
- Minimum 4–5 years of experience in intellectual property law and personal data protection within an in-house legal function or international law firm
- Solid understanding of data governance, personal data protection, and innovation challenges
- Excellent analytical, synthesis, and legal writing abilities
- Advanced command of written and spoken English
Skills
Experience
4–5 years of professional experience in intellectual property and data protection law, gained within a corporate legal department or international law firm of substantial scale
Education
Master's degree (M2) in business law, digital law, personal data protection, or equivalent qualification
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Competitive salary with profit-sharing and employee share ownership plan; health insurance, retirement planning, transportation support, sports and cultural benefits, staff restaurant, company savings plan, and product allocation; flexible working arrangements with up to 1–2 days of remote work per week (after 4 months of tenure); unlimited access to digital learning platform; rich professional development and training opportunities
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
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