Sephora Legal Analyst, Data Privacy
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $127,000–139,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Legal Analyst, Data Privacy at Sephora in San Francisco; hybrid role supporting privacy compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements. $127,000–$139,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support litigation investigations, discovery requests, and responses related to privacy matters
- Partner cross-functionally to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks across the business
- Triage, investigate, and resolve internal and external privacy incidents while supporting improvements to Sephora's Privacy Response Plan
- Assist with government inquiries, regulatory investigations, and privacy-related legal matters
- Develop, enhance, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, documentation, and operational processes
- Support privacy training initiatives and promote awareness of privacy best practices across the organization
- Monitor evolving U.S. and international privacy laws and emerging regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with business partners, legal teams, and external stakeholders on privacy compliance initiatives
- Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on privacy issues affecting business initiatives, marketing activities, and emerging technologies including AI
- Support third-party privacy risk assessments and maintain accurate data inventories and records of processing activities
- Investigate privacy complaints and recommend appropriate next steps
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 3-5 years of experience supporting privacy, data protection, compliance, or legal operations
- Working knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws including CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, PIPEDA, state privacy laws, breach notification requirements, and online advertising principles
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate risk and make sound recommendations
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across legal, technology, and business teams
- High attention to detail with strong documentation, drafting, and organizational skills
- Experience working with databases, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning
Skills
Experience
3-5 years of experience supporting privacy, data protection, compliance, or legal operations. Experience supporting privacy reviews for AI technologies, digital advertising platforms, or emerging technologies is a plus.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. CIPP/US and/or CIPM certification preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 127,000 to USD 139,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; 401(k) with 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; Student Debt Retirement plan; PTO and protected leave; tuition reimbursement; 30% employee discount on merchandise and services; LVMH brand product discounts; mental health coaching (24/7 access via Modern Health); financial coaching (Financial Finesse); volunteer and donation matching.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
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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