Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Law

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.Role OverviewAs Senior Legal Counsel, you will drive day-to-day legal work for Richemont’s Americas region, delivering exceptional service to internal clients in a high-volume, high-impact environment. You will be a part of Richemont’s Group Legal Team, an integral part of Richemont Corporate Affairs, and will join more than 100 legal professionals worldwide, united by professional and ethical excellence. In this role, you will handle a broad portfolio of commercial transactions spanning the full range of business functions, including commercial and vendor agreements. This role demands a dynamic lawyer who can manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly in a fluid environment, and exercise sound legal and business judgment. To thrive here, you must be intellectually curious about all facets of our business and committed to building relationships across the company grounded in trust and collegiality.As a global legal department, our team takes pride in supporting the Company across every dimension of its business, always advising colleagues with humility and integrity. If you bring additional legal experience that could benefit our department, we want to hear about it.ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements across all business functions, including marketing, advertising, and events; software, technology and digital; facilities and logistics; and retail and e-commerceStay current on emerging legal and regulatory developments, including AI, emerging technologies, ESG, and digital commerce, and provide strategic guidance to the business on related contractual risksCollaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and data privacy teams on technology contract reviews, data security assessments, and privacy impact evaluationsPartner proactively with internal clients and cross-functional business teams to identify and mitigate complex risks, delivering timely, concise, and commercially focused strategic legal adviceProvide strategic support on litigation and regulatory matters related to complex contract and commercial disputesDevelop and maintain legal tools and resources including templates, playbooks, negotiation guidelines, and training materials and lead training sessions for business teamsEmbody Richemont’s Group values, championing the value-driven ways of working that define our cultureContribute to and actively leverage Group Legal’s knowledge management platform and legal technology solutionsStrategically interface with and manage outside counselQualificationsJ.D. required from a leading law schoolMust be a member of at least one state bar in good standing (NY strongly preferred)Minimum 7 years of commercial transactional experience, preferably gained through a combination of law firm and in-house roles in fast-paced multi-jurisdictional environments across the AmericaProven expertise in complex commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and strategic counseling across diverse business functionsExperience in retail or consumer products industries preferredExperience with e-commerce, digital platforms, data privacy, and/or technology transactions preferredStrategic mindset with the ability to think like a businessperson, integrate legal and business solutions, and partner effectively with senior business leadersCollaborative nature with strong interpersonal skills and a good sense of humorExceptional emotional intelligence (EQ) with proven ability to build trust and navigate complex stakeholder relationshipsAbility to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a complex matrixed environment while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teamsDemonstrated sound judgment and professional maturity to operate autonomously on complex matters while knowing when to escalateExperience in AI use and prompting with a strong interest in new AI use cases and related technologiesGood command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and shared work and project management environmentsThe role is based in our New York City corporate officesAbility to travel domestically and internationally, as neededFluency in Spanish or Portuguese a plusRichemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.Richemont #WeCraftTheFutureSummaryLocation: NEW YORKType: Full time