iberia head of legal

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively.

It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential

and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997,

Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to

break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where

everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the

world's most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own

label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances,

makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following

missions:

The Head of Legal for Sephora Iberia leads and manages all legal affairs for the company in Spain

and Portugal. This position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal

risks, and providing expert advice to all business areas. Furthermore, as Company Secretary, this

role will organize and manage all corporate secretarial duties.

• Strategic Legal Advice: Provide proactive and strategic legal advice to the Executive

Committee and business teams on commercial law, contract law, data protection (GDPR),

competition and consumer laws, real estate, digital marketing, and Ethics & compliance.

• Company Secretary: Provide expert legal advice and support to the Board of Directors

and senior management on all aspects of corporate governance. Manage the preparation,

review, and dissemination of the board of directors and shareholders meeting materials,

agendas, and minutes. Ensure accurate corporate record-keeping and manage corporate

secretarial functions. Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations

• Contractual Management: Negotiate, draft, and review all types of commercial contracts

(distribution, suppliers, partners, leases, services, technology, etc.), safeguarding the

company's interests and minimizing risks.

• Ethics & Compliance: Be the Ethics & Compliance correspondent, deploy Sephora's

global Ethics and Compliance program roadmaps with the support of the local E&C

committee and ensure compliance with regulations in Spain and Portugal related to

business ethics, duty of care.

• Litigation and Claims: Manage and supervise litigation, claims, and legal disputes,

coordinating with external counsel when necessary and representing Sephora's interests.

• Data Protection: Act as the primary reference for data protection matters, ensuring

compliance with GDPR and local regulations, and managing relationships with relevant

supervisory authorities.

• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver internal training on relevant legal and

compliance topics for business teams, fostering a culture of compliance and ethics.

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• Authority Relations: Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and government

bodies when necessary.

• External Counsel Management: Select, coordinate, and supervise the work of external

legal advisors, optimizing costs and ensuring service quality.

• Reports and Reporting: Periodically report on the status of legal matters to General

Management and to the Global General Counsel and her team

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …

• Education: Law Degree from a prestigious university. Membership in the Spanish Bar

Association is a plus. A Master of Laws (LL.M.) or specialization in relevant areas will be

highly valued.

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a lawyer, preferably with

a combination of experience in top-tier law firms and as in-house counsel in a multinational

company, ideally in the retail, luxury, or consumer goods sector.

• Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written) is essential. Proficiency

in French will be highly valued.

• Knowledge: Solid knowledge of commercial law, contract law, competition law, marketing

& promotion practices, sustainability topics, lease agreements, corporate law, data

protection (GDPR), and compliance. Knowledge of the legal framework applicable to ecommerce

and digital marketing.

• Skills:

o Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

o Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

o Proactive, autonomous, and able to work in a dynamic and demanding

environment.

o Business acumen and results-oriented approach.

o Integrity, professional ethics, and discretion.

o Ability to build strong relationships and advise at all organizational levels.

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels

our collective spirit.

• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and

opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.

• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry

at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive

environment for everyone.