Richemont Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

About Richemont

Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.

Role & Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements across all business functions, including marketing, advertising, events, software, technology, digital, facilities, logistics, security, sustainability, ESG, retail, and e-commerce
• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments in AI, emerging technologies, ESG, and digital commerce; provide strategic contractual guidance on related risks
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and data privacy teams on technology contract reviews, data security assessments, and privacy impact evaluations
• Partner proactively with internal clients and cross-functional business teams to identify and mitigate complex risks with commercially focused strategic advice
• Provide strategic support on litigation and regulatory matters related to complex contract and commercial disputes
• Develop and maintain legal tools and resources including templates, playbooks, negotiation guidelines, and training materials; lead training sessions for business teams
• Champion Richemont's Group values and value-driven ways of working across the organization
• Contribute to and leverage Group Legal's knowledge management platform and legal technology solutions
• Strategically interface with and manage outside counsel relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from a leading law school
• Active membership in at least one state bar in good standing (New York strongly preferred)
• Minimum seven years of commercial transactional experience, combining law firm and in-house roles in multi-jurisdictional environments across the Americas
• Proven expertise in drafting, negotiating, and providing strategic counsel on complex commercial contracts across diverse business functions
• Experience in retail or consumer products industries preferred
• Experience with e-commerce, digital platforms, data privacy, and/or technology transactions preferred
• Strategic mindset with the ability to integrate legal and business solutions and partner effectively with senior business leaders
• Exceptional emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to build trust and navigate complex stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated sound judgment and professional maturity to operate autonomously on complex matters while recognizing when to escalate
• Experience with AI use and prompting, with strong interest in new AI use cases and related technologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and shared work and project management environments
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus

Skills

Experience

Minimum seven years of commercial transactional legal experience, ideally combining both law firm and in-house counsel roles in fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environments across the Americas. Strong background in handling complex commercial contracts, particularly those spanning retail, consumer products, e-commerce, technology, and digital commerce sectors. Demonstrated experience advising senior business leaders on strategic legal and commercial matters in matrixed organizational structures.

Education

J.D. from a leading law school; active membership in at least one state bar in good standing (New York strongly preferred).

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 200,000 to USD 215,000 per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision programs; health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts; life insurance and disability benefits; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; wellness reimbursement benefit; employee assistance program; volunteer days off.

Culture

Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.

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