Richemont Legal Counsel
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- 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 a Legal Counsel in New York to advise on commercial, IP and cross‑border matters for its luxury maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to commercial teams across product, retail, marketing and e‑commerce on contracts, promotions and channel strategies.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including supply, distribution, licensing, agency and service agreements.
- Own intellectual property‑related matters in collaboration with IP specialists: trademark clearance, enforcement, policing and portfolio management support.
- Manage outside counsel and litigation matters, controlling budget, strategy and outcomes in coordination with local and group legal teams.
- Support compliance initiatives including data protection, advertising law, consumer protection and trade sanctions; identify and mitigate regulatory risk.
- Advise on cross‑border transactions and coordinate multi‑jurisdictional legal workstreams with regional counsel and external advisers.
- Translate legal risk into practical solutions for business stakeholders and drive timely decision‑making under commercial constraints.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction (New York bar preferred).
- Typically 4–8 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department, with demonstrated experience on commercial contracts and IP matters.
- Proven track record negotiating complex commercial and licensing agreements on behalf of consumer or luxury goods clients is highly desirable.
- Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience supervising outside counsel, managing budgets and driving efficient litigation or enforcement strategies.
Skills
Experience
Mid‑level legal experience (commonly 4–8 years) gained in a reputable law firm or in‑house environment, advising on commercial contracts, IP, licensing and cross‑border matters; prior exposure to luxury, retail or consumer goods is advantageous.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent; admission to the bar of a relevant US jurisdiction (New York preferred).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Richemont, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «In‑House Counsel», «Corporate Counsel», «Commercial Counsel», «Senior Legal Advisor», «Legal Counsel – Commercial & IP», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.