Richemont Legal Counsel - Employment
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $175,000–195,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a global luxury goods group comprising leading maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. The group combines artisanal craftsmanship with international distribution and operates a decentralized model in which individual maisons retain creative autonomy while benefiting from Richemont’s corporate, legal and operational infrastructure.
Richemont seeks Employment Law Counsel for New York to manage employment matters across the Americas Region; $175,000–$195,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage sensitive employment law matters, including guidance on recruiting, hiring, employee relations, performance management, wage and hour compliance, compensation, benefits, workplace health and safety, privacy, leaves, accommodations, and terminations
- Proactively partner with business teams to identify and mitigate employment-related legal risks and provide commercially-focused legal advice
- Liaise with HR on employee complaints and investigations
- Provide legal guidance and case management for litigations, agency complaints, and regulatory audits (EEOC, DFEH, DOL) in partnership with external counsel
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements including independent contractor agreements, severance packages, and restrictive covenants
- Support HR in developing, implementing, and managing employment policies, processes, and training programs
- Monitor changes to federal, state, and local employment laws and provide proactive counsel
- Manage external counsel relationships
- Develop and deliver employment law training to employees
Qualifications
- J.D. from a leading law school with strong academic credentials
- Active member of at least one state bar in good standing (New York strongly preferred)
- Minimum 4–6 years of employment law experience gained through combination of law firm and in-house roles
- Deep experience advising on U.S. employment laws, including California and New York statutes
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaborative skills with interpersonal excellence and project management capabilities
- Regular in-person availability at New York City corporate office
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4–6 years of progressive employment law experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house counsel roles. Demonstrated expertise in U.S. employment law across multiple jurisdictions, particularly California and New York. Experience in retail or consumer products industries is preferred. International employment law experience in the Americas region (Canada, Mexico, Brazil) is advantageous but a willingness to develop this expertise is acceptable.
Education
J.D. from a leading recognized law school with strong academic credentials; active bar membership required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 175,000 to USD 195,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance and disability benefits; 401(k) with employer match; wellness reimbursement benefit; paid time off; employee assistance program; volunteer time off to support community initiatives.
Culture
Richemont fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and long‑term brand custodianship. Legal teams operate as strategic business partners, balancing rigorous legal standards with the commercial imperatives of high‑end maisons in a collaborative, international environment.
About Cerulean
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