At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued and fulfilled, both individually and collectively. It is about building meaningful connections with others, celebrating diversity and inclusion, unlocking your potential and taking action every day to make a positive impact.

Since our creation in 1969 in Limoges, France, and our integration into the LVMH Group in 1997, we have continuously reinvented prestige beauty. Today, we continue to challenge conventions, guided by our purpose: to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees across 35 countries, we bring together clients, brands and beauty enthusiasts within the world’s largest and most vibrant beauty community. Through a selection of nearly 500 brands, as well as our own brand, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrance, makeup, haircare, skincare and much more.

As part of a maternity leave cover within the Global Legal Department, you will join the Corporate/M&A Legal team. Acting as a business partner, you will advise on a broad range of corporate law matters in France and internationally, working with various operational teams, including Finance, Strategy, Senior Management, and the Group’s subsidiaries in France and abroad.

You will excel and thrive in this role if you are ready to…

Working closely with local legal advisers, including in-house counsel and foreign law firms, as well as local teams—particularly Finance—you will be responsible for and coordinate the following activities, in line with priorities and deadlines:

• Corporate housekeeping for subsidiaries, including approval of financial statements, amendments to articles of association, corporate appointments, authorisations and related matters; preparation and coordination of board meetings, shareholders’ meetings and corporate documentation.


• Monitoring corporate officer appointments and powers granted by the Group’s corporate bodies.


• Managing exceptional corporate transactions involving foreign subsidiaries, including mergers, capital changes, disposals, incorporations and liquidations.


• Drafting and monitoring intercompany agreements.


• Centralising and monitoring ultimate beneficial owner declarations across the Group.


• Opening, transferring and closing secondary establishments in France.


• Contributing to the Group’s international development projects, including legal feasibility studies and external growth transactions.


• Updating Group databases and organisational charts.


• Contributing to the digitalisation and optimisation of processes, including corporate portfolio management, entity management tools and contract management solutions.


• More broadly, providing operational and strategic advice on corporate law matters.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are…

• Education: Master’s degree in Corporate Law, Business Law, International Law or Contract Law. A dual qualification, such as an LL.M. or DJCE, or admission to the Bar would be an advantage.


• Experience: At least 3 years of initial experience gained within a recognised corporate law firm or the legal department of an international group. Beyond the number of years of experience, we will particularly value your ability to take ownership of matters, provide clear recommendations and work effectively in a demanding international environment.


• Personal qualities / soft skills: You are autonomous, rigorous and proactive, with strong organisational and prioritisation skills. You are recognised for your team spirit, your ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders in multicultural environments, and your strong client-service mindset. Excellent synthesis skills, responsiveness and a high level of commitment are essential.


• Language skills: Perfect fluency in spoken and written English, including legal English, is essential for daily interactions with foreign subsidiaries and local legal advisers.

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

By your side, you will discover:

• A community where authenticity is valued, and our team spirit is strengthened by our differences. You will be surrounded by talented colleagues with whom you will be proud to collaborate.


• A culture that fosters personal development and leadership, with resources and opportunities to learn, innovate and grow.


• Meaningful work where every action matters. Whether creating unique experiences for our clients or inspiring the world of beauty, we work in an environment where everyone contributes to making a difference.

Together, let’s share something beautiful.

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.