Yves Saint Laurent Corporate and Real Estate Lawyer

About Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise EMEAI, Store Planning and General Services teams on real estate and corporate law matters related to the company-owned store network and offices across Europe, the Middle East and India.
• Manage ongoing corporate legal matters for EMEAI entities, including annual accounts approvals, appointments and dismissals of directors, delegations of authority, amendments to articles of association and maintenance of corporate records.
• Analyse, draft and negotiate commercial leases, including drafting, renewals, assignments, terminations and amendments, as well as subleases, construction contracts, project management, service agreements, consulting agreements, event agreements and NDAs.
• Assist and advise teams on commercial disputes and pre-litigation matters.
• Contribute to a range of legal projects.
• Take on other projects according to the Maison’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Master 2 degree in business law or real estate law; the CAPA is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience in retail, luxury, fashion or hospitality is an advantage.
• Rigorous and committed approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Responsive, proactive approach to managing legal matters.
• Very good written and spoken English is essential.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years in a law firm and/or in-house.

Education

Master 2 degree in business law or real estate law; CAPA is an advantage.

Culture

Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.

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