Sephora Legal Counsel

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, practical legal advice to teams across Marketing, Loyalty, E-Commerce, Retail, Merchandising, Technology, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Procurement Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, and Supply and Licensing Agreements.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks with stakeholders and develop business-focused solutions that support growth and innovation.
• Advise on customer-facing initiatives, including loyalty programs, digital commerce experiences, contests, promotions, customer terms and conditions, and marketing campaigns.
• Review advertising materials, social media content, customer communications, promotional activities, and brand partnerships to support compliance while maintaining business agility.
• Advise on consumer protection, competition law, and other consumer-focused regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver training to business teams on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Manage consumer disputes, small claims matters, and litigation files, working with external counsel as required.
• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, privacy, and technology developments and recommend responses to evolving business needs.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization and act as a strategic legal partner to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements across a variety of business functions.
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to legal advice and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborative mindset and genuine interest in partnering with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly.
• Experience supporting loyalty or rewards programs, promotional contests, or customer engagement initiatives is an asset.
• Experience advising on advertising review, influencer marketing, social media campaigns, or digital marketing initiatives is an asset.
• Experience supporting retail, beauty, luxury, consumer products, technology, or e-commerce businesses is an asset.
• Familiarity with Québec consumer protection, privacy, and French-language requirements is an asset.
• Experience advising on privacy, technology, cybersecurity, or AI-related legal matters is an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French, written and spoken, is an asset.
• Interest in innovation, emerging technologies, and evolving digital customer experiences.

Skills

Experience

3–5 years of post-call legal experience gained at a leading law firm, in an in-house legal department, or a combination of both.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 130,000 to CAD 148,000 per annum.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility; RRSP matching; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; Well-Being@Sephora program; hybrid work schedule; vacation and flex days; maternity and paternity leave; training and development programs; 30% discount on merchandise and services; gratis opportunities; flash sale discounts on LVMH brands; volunteer and donation matching; Employee Assistance Program; free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.