Sr. Legal Counsel - Compliance & Regulatory

About the role

CHANEL is a privately-owned company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a safe environment that values people's humanity and uniqueness so that they are free to bring full selves to work and to their life's calling. At CHANEL, being a purposeful and human-driven employer means being intentional, meaningful and caring in inspiring our people; fostering an environment that reflects our strong values; encouraging and enabling inclusion and investing in work and workplace that foster collaboration and well-being.

What you'll do

• Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice on compliance, regulatory, governance, and risk-related matters.
• Advise stakeholders on employment, workplace conduct, and other people-related legal issues.
• Support investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and other sensitive matters affecting the business.
• Advise on fair trade, competition, consumer protection, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with regional and global teams on ethics and compliance initiatives.
• Support the brand's ESG and sustainability commitments through legal and regulatory guidance.
• Contribute to the development of compliance frameworks, policies, training programs, and governance initiatives.
• Support the responsible utilization of AI and emerging technology initiatives by helping identify and manage legal, regulatory, and ethical risks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide strategic insights to business stakeholders.
• Partner with senior leadership on complex and sensitive matters requiring sound judgment and effective stakeholder management.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in Korea (fluent in English both written/spoken) or Foreign Attorney with strong Korean law advisory experience.
• Minimum 8 years' PQE with law firm and/or in-house legal experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in compliance, regulatory, employment, investigations, litigation, government affairs, corporate governance, or related practice areas.
• Ability to navigate complex and evolving legal and business environments.
• A pragmatic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Curiosity and interest in emerging topics such as ESG, sustainability, technology, and AI.
• Comfort engaging with media-related matters, public communications, and reputationally sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.

Preferred qualifications

• Ideally possess experience in at least two of the following: compliance and ethics programs, regulatory investigations or enforcement, antitrust/competition law, labor and employment, workplace health and safety, criminal/civil litigation, ESG or sustainability, or administrative proceedings.
• Experience managing critical incidents, crisis situations, or sensitive investigations is strongly advantageous.
• Familiarity with building or operating compliance systems and training programs is a plus.

Benefits

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