- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
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.
The Business Law Counsel joins La Samaritaine’s Legal Department, reporting to the Legal Manager and working closely with operational teams on commercial, marketing and IT contracts, legal advice, projects, disputes and training. This full-time, six-month fixed-term contract is due to start in December 2026.
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 legal activity digitisation and matters related to artificial intelligence tools.
- Manage and monitor pre-litigation and litigation matters.
- Prepare and lead training sessions for operational teams.
Qualifications
- Advanced legal education at Bac+4/5 level, supplemented by postgraduate specialisation in business law, such as a Master 2 in business law.
- Strong knowledge of contract law and business law.
- International education or experience is an advantage.
- Recognised for autonomy, rigour, strong writing skills, organisation and concise synthesis.
- Strong team spirit, customer service orientation, responsiveness and high level of commitment.
- Ability to show creativity, manage cross-functional projects and adapt to a dynamic environment.
- Fluent in spoken and written English and French.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience within a legal department, preferably in a group in the distribution or luxury sector.
Education
Advanced legal education at Bac+4/5 level, supplemented by postgraduate specialisation in business law, such as a Master 2 in business law.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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