Legal Counsel

The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in 90 countries worldwide and has 3,000 retail outlets, including over 1,300 of its own stores. Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’OCCITANE en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’OCCITANE au Brésil, LimeLife by Alcone, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro and Dr. Vranjes Firenze.

Innovative venture studio OBRATORI is also part of the Group. With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste and to finding sustainable solutions to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is: With empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.

The L'OCCITANE Group is a certified B CorporationTM. For more information about our people and our brands, visit us at

CONTEXT & MISSION :

In order to strengthen our legal team, we are looking for a Legal Counsel who will provide legal advice and support to the L’Occitane Group business and entities. The Legal Counsel will be part of our Group Legal team, hence dealing with a variety of topics including manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, sponsorship, lease, corporate, litigation, IP matters, data protection.

This position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel and is based in Plan-les-Ouates (Geneva, Headquarters).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Negotiate, review, and draft distribution agreements

Negotiate, review, comment on and draft a wide range of legal and commercial documents including manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, partnership, etc.

Follow -up on lease agreements in France

Provide timely and result-oriented legal advice and support on a wide variety of matters across all lines of businesses to teams of L’Occitane Group

Respond to ad hoc queries including identification, analysis and evaluation of risks in order to provide appropriate legal solutions

Work in close cooperation with several L’Occitane Group entities and with the support functions of L’Occitane Group and liaise with/manage external counsels

HOW YOU CAN FIT :

Master’s degree in law

+ 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a Corporate environment ideally within the B2C industry

Very good knowledge of contract drafting, consumer and commercial law at an international level with a focus on Europe

Very good knowledge of French law

Fluent in English and French with solid writing skills in both languages

Ability to anticipate, efficiently manage multiple queries and issues, meet deadlines

Ability to take instructions and work independently

Hands-on approach, flexible, very business-oriented, attention to details

At ease in an international, fast-paced environment with remote teams and able to deal with ambiguity

Team player, very good communication & interpersonal skills

WHAT WE OFFER :

Working for a unique company, strongly committed towards the planet and the people (B Corp certification)

Working with passionate colleagues coming from all over the world

A unique culture built around entrepreneurship, where everyone is expected to collaborate, experiment & move fast

Internal mobility opportunities

Monthly allocation & discount for store products

Attractive Social Insurances coverage

5 weeks annual leaves & 3 extra-days offered as public holidays

Flexible and hybrid work arrangement

Attractive Parental Leave Policy

Public transportation allowance

PERMANENT CONTRACT, full-time basis (100%)

Starting Date : asap

L’OCCITANE is an equal opportunities employer. This means that, when making decisions about our employees’ careers with us, our main considerations are their ability to do their jobs and develop in their roles. One way we cultivate change is by creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. As part of this, we are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. We recruit positive-minded people who share our core values - entrepreneurship, team spirit, leading by example and authenticity – and our commitment to sustainability.

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