Sephora Legal Counsel
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- 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.
Sephora UK Legal Counsel – 12-month fixed-term in-house legal position in London. Hybrid role managing commercial contracts, compliance and risk.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, marketing, partnership, technology and retail contracts
- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders across multiple functions
- Support the business in managing legal risk while enabling growth, innovation and operational excellence
- Advise on UK and international data protection matters and ensure compliance with applicable privacy regulations
- Design and deliver engaging legal and compliance training to colleagues across Sephora UK
- Provide guidance on advertising standards, competition law, anti-bribery requirements and modern slavery obligations
- Review marketing campaigns, promotions and consumer-facing communications to ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with global and regional legal teams on cross-border initiatives and international projects
- Support the management of disputes, legal queries and escalations
- Contribute to strategic legal projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal function
Qualifications
- Qualified UK Solicitor or equivalent qualification
- Approximately 3–5 years' post-qualification experience
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
- Solid knowledge of UK data protection legislation, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
- Understanding of advertising regulations, competition law, anti-bribery legislation and modern slavery requirements
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Experience delivering guidance or training to non-legal audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Previous in-house legal experience, ideally within retail, consumer goods or e-commerce environments
- Exposure to European regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and EU competition law, would be advantageous
- French language skills would be beneficial
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified UK Solicitor or equivalent, with strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Previous in-house legal experience, ideally within retail, consumer goods or e-commerce sectors, is preferred. Exposure to European regulatory frameworks and cross-border legal initiatives is advantageous.
Education
Qualified UK Solicitor or equivalent legal qualification
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Private healthcare, life assurance and private pension from day one; competitive pay with annual salary reviews; generous employee discount across the world's best beauty brands; a paid day off on birthday; access to wellbeing and perks platform; LVMH Heart Fund support; generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
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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