Sr. Legal Counsel, Commercial Americas

US04 Richemont North America, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision programs

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Richemont North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead day-to-day legal work for the Americas region in a high-volume environment.

You will draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements across marketing, software, digital commerce, ESG initiatives, and retail. You will mentor junior lawyers, align with internal clients, and coordinate with outside counsel to deliver strategic legal guidance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a leading law school.
• Member of at least one state bar in good standing (New York strongly preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of commercial transactional experience in multi-jurisdictional environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements across functions (marketing, software, digital, ESG, logistics).
• Stay current on regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance on contractual risks.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and data privacy teams on reviews and assessments.
• Mentor junior lawyers and partner with internal clients to deliver timely, concise legal advice.
• Interface with outside counsel and manage strategic litigation or regulatory matters as needed.

Skills

Commercial contracts negotiation

Vendor agreements

Regulatory & privacy awareness

Business advisory

Education

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship. The Group is committed to innovation and design in line with the values of its Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

Role Overview: As Senior Legal Counsel, you will drive day-to-day legal work for Richemont’s Americas region, delivering exceptional service to internal clients in a high-volume, high-impact environment. You will be part of Richemont’s Group Legal Team and will join more than 100 legal professionals worldwide, united by professional and ethical excellence. You will handle a broad portfolio of commercial transactions spanning the full range of business functions, including commercial and vendor agreements. You will also mentor junior team members and support their professional growth. The role requires a dynamic lawyer who can manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly in a fluid environment, and exercise sound legal and business judgment. You should share our commitment to treating everyone with empathy, kindness, and respect and to building relationships across the company grounded in trust and collegiality. The global legal department supports the Company across every dimension of its business, advising colleagues with humility and integrity. You will be encouraged to contribute to Richemont’s Corporate Affairs vision and mission. If you bring additional legal experience that could benefit our department, we want to hear about it.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements across all business functions, including marketing, advertising, events, software, technology and digital, facilities and logistics, security, sustainability and ESG initiatives, and retail and e-commerce.
• Stay current on emerging legal and regulatory developments, including AI, emerging technologies, ESG, and digital commerce, and provide strategic guidance on related contractual risks.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and data privacy teams on technology contract reviews, data security assessments, and privacy impact evaluations.
• Partner proactively with internal clients and cross-functional business teams to identify and mitigate complex risks, delivering timely, concise, and commercially focused strategic legal advice.
• Provide strategic support on litigation and regulatory matters related to complex contract and commercial disputes.
• Develop and maintain legal tools and resources including templates, playbooks, negotiation guidelines, and training materials; lead training sessions for business teams.
• Embed Richemont’s Group values and advocate value-driven ways of working; contribute to Group Legal’s knowledge management platform and legal technology solutions.
• Strategically interface with and manage outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from a leading law school.
• Must be a member of at least one state bar in good standing (New York strongly preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of commercial transactional experience, ideally in fast-paced multi-jurisdictional environments across the Americas, with exposure to both law firm and in-house settings.
• Proven expertise in complex commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and strategic counseling across diverse business functions.
• Experience in retail or consumer products industries is preferred; experience with e-commerce, digital platforms, data privacy, and/or technology transactions is a plus.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think like a businessperson, integrate legal and business solutions, and partner with senior leaders.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence; capable of building trust with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a matrixed environment; effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in AI use and prompting with an interest in new AI use cases and related technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; ability to navigate shared work and project management environments.
• The role is based in New York City; ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. The following are typical benefits: medical, dental, and vision programs; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match; paid time off, wellness reimbursement, employee assistance program; volunteer days off; and other core benefits. The company supports internal mobility and encourages curiosity and career growth. Expected Salary Range: $200,000-215,000 (salary determined based on relevant skills and experience).

We Craft the Future. For more information, we invite qualified candidates to apply.