Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance & Regulatory

About the role

CHANEL is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel for its Korea legal team in Seoul. As a senior member of the team, you will support the company's commitment to integrity, responsible business practices and sustainable growth, working with business leaders, regional and global stakeholders and cross-functional teams on compliance, regulatory, governance and risk matters. The role is highly visible, with direct interaction with senior executives and exposure to major legal, compliance, risk and governance issues facing a leading luxury brand.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on compliance, regulatory, governance and risk matters, including employment, workplace conduct and people-related issues.
• Support investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries and other sensitive matters, and advise on fair trade, competition, consumer protection and evolving regulations.
• Partner with regional and global teams on ethics and compliance initiatives, and support ESG and sustainability commitments through legal and regulatory guidance.
• Help build compliance frameworks, policies, training programs and governance initiatives, and support the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and partner with senior leadership on complex matters.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer in Korea fluent in English, or foreign attorney with strong Korean law advisory experience.
• Minimum 8 years' professional experience in law firms and/or in-house legal roles.
• Ideally experience in at least two of: compliance and ethics programs, regulatory investigations or enforcement, antitrust/competition law, labor and employment, workplace health and safety, criminal/civil litigation, ESG or sustainability, or administrative proceedings.
• Experience managing critical incidents, crises or sensitive investigations is strongly advantageous; familiarity with compliance systems and training programs is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in compliance, regulatory, employment, investigations, litigation, government affairs or corporate governance.
• Ability to navigate complex legal and business environments, with a pragmatic, collaborative approach.
• Discretion and sound judgment on media-related matters, public communications and reputationally sensitive issues.