Louis Vuitton Retail Legal Manager — Business & Commercial Law

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is an iconic French maison renowned for luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories, and is a flagship brand within the LVMH group. The house combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global retail sophistication, offering international career paths across creative, commercial and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support to Retail teams across Italy, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, with a focus on contractual and regulatory risk mitigation.
• Negotiate, draft and review commercial leases and all contracts related to retail operations, including international agreements and vendor arrangements.
• Advise on retail-specific legal matters — consumer law, sales law, distribution agreements, pricing rules and anti‑money‑laundering compliance — and support deployment of new retail activities.
• Oversee legal aspects of store events and daily shop operations, ensuring compliance with applicable local regulations and corporate standards.
• Manage pre‑litigation and litigation matters tied to retail activities, including responses to authorities and customer claims.
• Supervise and mentor a small team (senior counsel and paralegal), coordinating with transversal legal resources attached to the Retail Legal Director.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in private law, contract law or equivalent university qualification.
• 7–10 years’ experience in an in‑house legal department and/or international business law firm, ideally within a cross‑border retail environment.
• Proven expertise in contract law, commercial leases, distribution/consumer law and real estate matters related to retail.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and written communication skills; ability to produce clear international contracts.
• Fluent French and English (written and spoken); Italian is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated client‑oriented mindset, rigour, attention to detail and ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.

Skills

Experience

7–10 years of progressive legal experience within a company legal department and/or an international business law firm, with demonstrable exposure to commercial contracts, retail distribution, real estate leases and cross‑border matters.

Education

Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Private Law, Contract Law or equivalent.

Workplace

Culture

The maison values craftsmanship, excellence and innovation, fostering a high‑performing, international work environment. Louis Vuitton promotes inclusion and career development, offering personalised HR support and opportunities to work across diverse markets and functions.

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