Full-Time

Legal Counsel

GHD

GHD

10,001+ employees

Premium hair styling tools for professionals

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada + 2 more

More locations: Laval, QC, Canada | Brossard, QC, Canada

In Person

Canada Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Legal (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • A law licence or bachelor's degree from a recognized law faculty.
  • Membership in the Quebec Bar.
  • Five to ten years of experience practicing law in a law firm or an in-house legal department.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French.
Responsibilities
  • Assist senior leadership and the company’s internal clients with all legal questions.
  • Review contracts with the company’s clients and subcontractors and participate in their negotiation or assist personnel with negotiation.
  • Support personnel regarding opportunities and risks associated with different project delivery methods, such as joint ventures, partnership agreements, and design-build arrangements.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate various legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and releases.
  • Advise internal clients on contract execution to control risks related to contractual and professional liability.
  • Communicate and follow up with external legal counsel and insurers regarding disputes or potential claims involving GHD.
  • Follow up on certain accounts receivable and take responsibility for certain GHD legal claims.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis, provide practical advice, prepare and review legal documents, contribute to litigation files, and advise teams on commercial, personnel, and lease matters.
  • Support internal clients in rigorously applying the organization’s internal practices and procedures.

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sculpt launched July 2026 at £369, expanding ghd's premium innovation story.
  • Coty's FY2026 free cash flow reached $348 million, supporting marketing and launches.
  • ghd's multichannel distribution through salons, Nordstrom, and e-commerce broadens reach fast.

What critics are saying

  • Coty's Consumer Beauty revenue fell 3% LFL in Q4 FY2026, pressuring ghd.
  • Sculpt's 'zero damage' claims face litigation risk if competitor testing contradicts them.
  • Amazon and dupe brands erode premium pricing, threatening ghd's salon-led positioning by 2027.

What makes GHD unique

  • ghd Sculpt launched July 2026 with AI heat adaptation and 2,900 checks per second.
  • ghd sells premium tools through salons, prestige retailers, and direct channels globally.
  • ghd's 25-year heat-technology R&D base in Cambridge supports its premium pricing power.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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