Senior Legal Counsel, Southeast Asia & Oceania

About the role

Sephora, part of the LVMH Group, is looking for a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal team in Singapore. Reporting to the Head of Legal, the role acts as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to Sephora's Southeast Asia and Oceania business, covering commercial contracting, compliance, privacy, digital and technology, retail operations, consumer protection, marketing, intellectual property and disputes, with particular emphasis on technology contracting and data protection. The position suits a self-driven legal professional with strong technical expertise and sound business judgment.

Key responsibilities

• Advise business leaders across the region and partner with Retail, Digital, E-Commerce, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Technology and Franchise teams
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including technology, software, SaaS, cloud, e-commerce, logistics, marketing and professional services contracts; act as the main contact for technology contract negotiations region-wide
• Review marketing campaigns and advertising content for regulatory compliance, and develop legal templates, playbooks and guidance materials
• Advise on data privacy, including data processing agreements, and on consumer protection, marketing, advertising, IP and corporate matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Design and deliver compliance training, monitor regulatory developments and advise on their impact
• Handle contentious matters such as customer complaints, product liability, commercial disputes, regulatory inquiries and investigations, and support crisis management
• Manage external counsel and drive legal operations improvements such as legal technology, contract automation and knowledge management

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction with 7-10 years of post-qualification experience
• Top-tier law firm and in-house experience in a multinational organization
• Strong regional experience across Southeast Asia, APAC or other multi-jurisdictional markets
• Experience in consumer, retail, FMCG, e-commerce, technology or digital industries preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

Required skills

• Technology contracting, data privacy, commercial contracts and negotiations
• Knowledge of consumer protection, e-commerce, marketing regulations and intellectual property
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Additional Asian language skills are an advantage