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About the Role
Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that enables growth while managing risk. Partner with teams across Marketing, Loyalty, E-Commerce, Retail, Merchandising, Technology, Procurement, and Supply Chain to bring ideas to life, support strategic initiatives, and help shape the future of beauty retail.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and practical legal advice to business partners across Marketing, Loyalty, E-Commerce, Retail, Merchandising, Technology, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Procurement Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, and Supply & Licensing Agreements
- Partner with stakeholders to identify legal and regulatory risks and develop creative, business-focused solutions that enable growth and innovation
- Advise on customer-facing initiatives, including loyalty programs, digital commerce experiences, contests, promotions, customer terms and conditions, and marketing campaigns
- Review advertising materials, social media content, customer communications, promotional activities, and brand partnerships to support compliance while maintaining business agility
- Provide guidance on consumer protection, competition law, and other consumer-focused regulatory requirements impacting the business
- Develop and deliver training and education to business teams on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
- Manage and oversee consumer disputes, small claims matters, and litigation files while partnering with external counsel as required
- Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, privacy, and technology developments and provide recommendations to support evolving business needs
- Build trusted relationships across the organization and serve as a strategic legal partner to key stakeholders
Requirements
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 3-5 years of post-call legal experience gained through a leading law firm, an in-house legal department, or a combination of both
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements across a variety of business functions
- A pragmatic and commercially minded approach to delivering legal advice and managing risk
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical recommendations
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for partnering with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly in your day-to-day work
Skills
- Loyalty programs
- Rewards programs
- Promotional contests
- Customer engagement initiatives
- Advertising review
- Influencer marketing
- Social media campaigns
- Digital marketing initiatives
- Retail
- Beauty
- Luxury
- Consumer products
- Technology
- E-commerce
- Québec consumer protection
- Privacy
- French language requirements
- Privacy
- Technology
- Cybersecurity
- AI-related legal matters
- Bilingualism in English and French, written and spoken
- Passion for innovation
- Emerging technologies
- Evolving digital customer experiences
Location
- 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of post-call legal experience
Salary/Compensations
- CAD $130,000.00 - 148,000.00K plus bonus, RRSP matching
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life coverage
- Disability coverage
- Well-Being@Sephora program
- Vacation days
- Flex days
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Training and development programs and resources
- 30% discount on all merchandise/services
- Opportunities for gratis
- Flash sale discounts on LVMH brands
- Volunteer and donation matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue
About the Company
- At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
- You’ll be part of a collaborative team united by a shared commitment to innovation, client experience, and responsible business growth.
- You’ll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
- Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement.
- Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career.
- This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or any other diversity dimensions.
- Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.
- As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.