Manager, Corporate Counsel- Louis Vuitton Americas

LVMH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid time off

Employee discount

Two retirement plans

Job summary

Louis Vuitton Americas seeks a dynamic Manager, Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in New York City. You will advise on commercial agreements, lead regulatory compliance for product safety, environmental laws, and supply chain transparency, and partner with business teams to scale compliance frameworks globally.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Corporate, Compliance, or Regulatory Affairs, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and in-house experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York.
• Experience handling corporate governance, regulatory compliance and contract review.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong business judgment and attention to detail.
• Prior in-house experience with corporate work and product counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent legal counsel and draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Serve as lead on product and environmental regulations and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement corporate policies; manage external counsel when needed.
• Advise on regulatory risk across multi-state and international retail/e-commerce operations.

Skills

Juris Doctor experience

Contract review & negotiation

Regulatory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

In-house counsel experience

Independence & time management

AI-assisted drafting awareness

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA accredited)

Job description

Manager, Corporate Counsel- Louis Vuitton Americas

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a dynamic and autonomous Manager, Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in New York City. In this role, you will serve as the primary advisor on a broad scope of commercial agreements and lead our regulatory compliance efforts across product safety, environmental laws, and supply chain transparency.

This is a high-impact, hands-on opportunity for an experienced legal professional to partner closely with business teams, minimize outside counsel reliance, and shape compliance frameworks that scale across our dynamic retail and e-commerce operations.

Job responsibilities

Corporate

• Provide independent legal counsel and draft, review and negotiate independently a broad range of agreements, including commercial, supplier, distribution, consulting, services, event production, and confidentiality agreements. Strong drafting, issue spotting, and negotiating skills (with and without the use of AI) required.
• Primary responsibility for all corporate governance matters.
• Willingness and ability to research and gain a deep understanding of regulations and requirements impacting the retail business. Create and implement various corporate policies on a broad range of topics.
• Limited use or dependence on outside counsel; when necessary manage external counsel and legal spend efficiently.

Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as lead counsel on product and environmental regulations, including California Proposition 65, PFAS and other chemical restrictions, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, sustainability and ESG-related disclosure requirements, modern slavery and supply chain transparency statutes (e.g., CA Transparency in Supply Chains Act, UK Modern Slavery Act), and textile and labeling regulations.
• Monitor, track, research and analyze developing state, federal and global legislation and regulatory proposals that could impact Louis Vuitton’s products or operations, and translate those developments into clear, actionable guidance for business teams.
• Partner with relevant business teams assess regulatory risk early in the product lifecycle.
• Advise on compliance strategies related to Louis Vuitton’s multi-state and international retail and e-commerce operations, including the creation of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures that can scale globally while maintaining consistent standards across all Louis Vuitton Americas markets.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Commercial and Industrial. This position requires 4 days per week on site in the Louis Vuitton Corporate Offices, located in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan. 5th day optional and may be required pursuant to business needs.

Profile

The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of experience in Corporate, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, or related Legal Practice. This individual will know hot to manage risk and ensure that business and compliance needs are accurately reflected in policies and procedures.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, licensed to practice law and in good standing in New York
• Ability to manage a high volume of projects and deadlines independently
• Excellent business judgment, high-quality attention to details and keen ability to identify and anticipate issues. Ability to analyze and draft corporate contracts with and without AI assistance
• Prior in-house experience with corporate work and product counseling is strongly preferred and will be given priority consideration, with a solid foundation in contract review (With and without AI) product safety, environmental compliance and global regulatory frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and teams on multiple projects at once. Proactive and resourceful approach to recognizing needs and solving problems.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player who manages well under pressure while maintaining a good sense of humor.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of USD $190,000- $200,000 annually, plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and two retirement plans, both with employer contributions.

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton perpetuates the ambitious vision of its namesake. From his origins as a master trunk maker, manufacturing boxes used to pack both everyday objects as well as voluminous wardrobes, Louis Vuitton and his successors introduced numerous innovations including the advent of the flat-top trunk, lightweight canvas, signature patterns, and the tumbler lock. Today, Louis Vuitton’s legacy is expressed through its rigorous spirit of innovation, the boldness of its creations and an uncompromising demand for excellence.

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