Sr. Legal Counsel, Commercial Americas

Richemont•New York, NY

6d•$200,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Richemont, a global leader in the luxury sector, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Americas region. This role is part of the Group Legal Team and will manage the day-to-day legal work, focusing on commercial transactions and vendor agreements. The position requires a dynamic lawyer adept at handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong legal and business judgment. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, committed to building trusting relationships, and embody Richemont's values of empathy, kindness, and respect. The legal department supports the company across all business dimensions with humility and integrity, encouraging active contribution to Richemont's Corporate Affairs vision.

Requirements

J.D. required from a leading law school
Must be a member of at least one state bar in good standing (NY strongly preferred)
Minimum 7 years of commercial transactional experience, preferably gained through a combination of law firm and in-house roles in fast-paced multi-jurisdictional environments across the Americas
Proven expertise in complex commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and strategic counseling across diverse business functions
Experience in retail or consumer products industries preferred
Experience with e-commerce, digital platforms, data privacy, and/or technology transactions preferred
Strategic mindset with the ability to think like a businessperson, integrate legal and business solutions, and partner effectively with senior business leaders
Collaborative nature with strong interpersonal skills and a good sense of humor
Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ) with proven ability to build trust and navigate complex stakeholder relationships
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a complex matrixed environment while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
Demonstrated sound judgment and professional maturity to operate autonomously on complex matters while knowing when to escalate
Experience in AI use and prompting with a strong interest in new AI use cases and related technologies
Good command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and shared work and project management environments
The role is based in our New York City corporate offices
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail or consumer products industries
Experience with e-commerce, digital platforms, data privacy, and/or technology transactions
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and vendor agreements across all business functions, including marketing, advertising, and 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 to the business 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 and lead training sessions for business teams
Embody Richemont’s Group values, championing the value-driven ways of working that define our culture
Contribute to and actively leverage Group Legal’s knowledge management platform and legal technology solutions
Strategically interface with and manage outside counsel