Sephora Assistant Legal Counsel — Labour Relations (Apprenticeship)

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Posted Mar 12, 2026

Sephora — Neuilly-sur-Seine: 12-month apprenticeship as Assistant Legal Counsel, Labour Relations (hybrid), start Sept 2026.

Overview

Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, operating an extensive multi-brand and proprietary product portfolio. The brand is known for retail innovation, an eclectic assortment of cosmetics and skincare, and a transnational network of stores and corporate functions that combine commercial acumen with strong brand culture.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support preparation and follow-up of employee representative body (IRP) meetings (CSE, CSSCT, RP): manage social calendar, issue convocations, compile meeting dossiers, conduct legal research and draft minutes.
  • Draft and process formalities for filing and publication of company agreements; assist in rollout and monitoring of negotiated measures.
  • Manage administrative tracking of representatives’ hours and travel expenses.
  • Contribute to preparation of professional elections (2027).
  • Assist HR business partners on individual labour-law-related casework and dossier management.
  • Monitor developments in social/labour law and produce the monthly internal 'Minute sociale' for the France HR team.
  • Participate in information sessions and workshops for HR managers and store operations; maintain select global reportings (e.g., labour inspector correspondence, CSE inspections and surveys).

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Master’s-level programme (Bac+5) with a specialization in French labour law / social law.
  • Highly organised, rigorous and proactive with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical thinker with sound synthesis abilities.
  • Excellent written French and attention to orthography.

Skills

French labour law (droit social) Legal research Drafting of minutes and legal documents Preparation of IRP/CSE dossiers Reporting and administrative follow-up Stakeholder communication and workshop participation

Experience

Early-career candidate currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in labour/social law; prior internships in HR or employment law are beneficial but not required.

Education

Master’s-level studies in Labour Law / Social Law (Bac+5 in progress).

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 155 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 5 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.730 active listings on Cerulean, 59 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.282 open positions, with 71 posted this week.

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, team-oriented environment where diversity and personal development are emphasised. The company prizes collaboration across retail and corporate functions, offering opportunities to learn and contribute to a purpose-driven brand in the beauty sector.

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.

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