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Chanel

Designs, sells luxury fashion and cosmetics

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Intellectual Property (IP)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least five years of successful experience in intellectual property and contract law, acquired in a law firm and/or in-house.
  • Have excellent spoken and written English.
  • Be proficient with office software, legal databases, and the Internet.
  • Have analytical and interpersonal skills to develop a global and strategic perspective, propose action plans, and build trusted relationships with operational teams.
  • Demonstrate business acumen, proactivity, adaptability, and curiosity about new trends and innovation.
  • Contribute to team cohesion and collective momentum through collaboration.
  • Respond to business needs with reactivity and pragmatism.

Responsibilities

  • Secure and protect creative work, projects, and product launches through prior-art searches, product clearance, risk assessments and management, clearance actions, and tailored release and protection/filing strategies.
  • Support operational teams with their projects through strategic analysis, pragmatic advice, and varied consultations, and raise awareness of intellectual property issues.
  • Manage, optimize, and enhance the intellectual property rights portfolio.
  • Coordinate with other intellectual property teams and share and deliver recommendations with clear explanations and diplomacy.
  • Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements related to product creation and intellectual property, including designer, creative agency, artist, and consultant contracts, coexistence agreements, licenses, and assignments.
  • Manage pre-litigation and litigation related to creative work and intellectual property rights, including preparing case files, conducting research and analyses, drafting formal notices, drafting and monitoring opposition and cancellation proceedings, and negotiating settlements.
  • Contribute actively to preparing memos, guidelines, processes, and presentation materials.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects within the Legal Department at global or regional level.
  • Manage the budget and the international network of lawyers and service providers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the luxury sector, particularly perfumes and beauty, is an additional asset.

About the Company

Chanel

Designs, sells luxury fashion and cosmetics

1) What does Chanel do? Chanel is a luxury fashion house that offers a range of high-end products including fashion, accessories, fragrances, skincare, makeup, jewelry, and watches, targeting affluent customers worldwide. 2) How does its product work? It designs and sells premium, timeless items through owned boutiques, official online channels, and authorized retailers, supported by strong marketing, fashion shows, and brand storytelling to maintain desirability and loyalty. 3) How is Chanel different from competitors? It combines a storied brand heritage with exclusive, premium products and strict distribution control, creating a sense of rarity and prestige that appeals to luxury buyers. 4) What is Chanel's goal? To preserve its elite brand status while growing a loyal, affluent customer base by delivering consistently refined, timeless designs and a premium consumer experience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$770M
Headquarters
Argueil, France
Founded
1883

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