Sephora Senior Specialist, Legal & Government Affairs
About Sephora
Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group, recognised for its curated product assortment, retail innovation and omnichannel presence. The brand operates an extensive store network and digital platform across the Asia Pacific region and positions itself as a dynamic employer offering cross‑functional collaboration within a fast‑paced retail environment.
Sephora Shanghai seeks a Senior Specialist, Legal & Government Affairs to manage government relations, licensing and legal coordination (full‑time, onsite).
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide timely, professional support on government affairs at a national level, including management of company key certificates, annual subsidy applications and energy assessments.
- Manage network sustainability and regulatory matters for new store openings, closures and changes in persons in charge across China.
- Drive legal process digitalization and optimisation initiatives to improve legal team efficiency and turnaround times.
- Administer legal budget and payment processes, ensuring legal spend aligns with the company’s annual budgeting policy while meeting team requirements.
- Act as coordinator for the legal team and serve as the primary contact window for company‑level activities and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Undertake ad‑hoc projects and assignments as required by the Legal and Government Affairs department.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree from a reputable PRC university; legal qualification or law major preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience; prior experience in government affairs, public relations or corporate legal functions is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
- High standards of ethics, professional integrity and confidentiality.
- Meticulous attention to detail, reliability and the ability to learn quickly in a changing environment.
- Solid command of English for business use.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of professional experience, preferably in government affairs, public relations or corporate legal roles within China; experience handling regulatory and licensing matters for retail networks is advantageous.
Education
Undergraduate degree from a reputable PRC university; law degree or legal studies preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Sephora fosters a high‑energy, customer‑centric culture that values innovation, retail excellence and personal development. Teams operate collaboratively across functions and markets, with an emphasis on agility, inclusivity and continuous learning in a fast‑moving industry.
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