Le Bon Marché Business Law Counsel

About Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.

Role & Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial, marketing, and IT contracts, including partnership, IT, service provision, operating, and distribution agreements, as well as B2C General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
• Advise store management and operational teams on contract, competition, and consumer law; validate department store commercial operations and manage matters related to its loyalty programme.
• Provide legal support for department store projects, including the digitalization of legal activities and matters involving artificial intelligence tools.
• Manage and monitor pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Prepare and deliver training sessions for operational teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced legal education at Bac+4/5 level, supplemented by postgraduate specialization in business law, such as a Master 2 in Business Law.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and business law.
• An international background or experience is an advantage.
• Recognized for autonomy, rigour, strong writing skills, organizational skills, and ability to synthesize information.
• Strong team spirit, customer-service orientation, responsiveness, and commitment.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, manage cross-functional projects, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Fluent French and English, both spoken and written.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in a legal department, preferably within a group in the retail or luxury sector.

Education

Advanced legal education at Bac+4/5 level, with postgraduate specialization in business law, such as a Master 2 in Business Law.

Culture

Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.

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