Junior lawyer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Chanel, Inc.

Description

At CHANEL, our values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work.

We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams.

At Legal, we strive to offer an attractive, welcoming and diverse workplace where we nurture our talent and allow them to grow, at the same time as our focus is on delivering best-in-class legal services.

Our core values, which reflect the way we treat each other are:
excellence, integrity, agility, resilience, generosity, customer-focus, curiosity and collaboration.

We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.

The role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our Middle East Legal Team, based in Dubai.

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing laws, rulings, contracts, and regulations to effectively address legal concerns and safeguard the interests of our company.

Your responsibilities will include staying abreast of changes in local laws and regulations in the Middle East, ensuring our organization remains compliant and well-informed.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to provide timely and strategic legal guidance, as well as your contributions to facilitating sound and lawful business decisions.

Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, Middle East, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, offering valuable insights and recommendations to support our business objectives.

Collaboration will be at the core of your responsibilities, as you engage with our broader Legal Team and forge strong relationships with key stakeholders across various commercial departments.

If you are a dynamic and driven legal professional seeking to make a meaningful impact within a thriving legal team situated at the heart of the Middle East's business hub, we invite you to apply and embark on this exciting journey with us.

This role will mainly include contribution to the following:

Working in a highly collaborative environmentNavigating complexity and supporting consistent transformation and changeConnecting the dots on problemsEmpower and counsel Company leadership and stakeholders by analyzing legal risks and balancing said risks with the Company's business interests.

Continuously stay updated on rapidly evolving laws affecting the Company's business, including, by example, in the areas of technology, data privacy, employment, and general commercial matters.

What you will bring:
At least 2-years PQE as a qualified Lawyer in any jurisdictions. Any significant international experience would be beneficial.
Good command of English and Arabic; Ability to read and write Arabic would be advantageous.
Substantial regulatory or commercial law experience ideally in an in-house environment but well-respected private practice experience will also be relevantAbility to assess and manage risk (strong competence in spotting legal, business and operational issues) and to deliver pragmatic approaches and solutions to the business (not just advice)

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to simplify and articulate matters logically and to manage stakeholders effectively,Highly responsive and strong team player as well as having ability to work independently, think critically as well as creatively and manage multiple tasks concurrently, to prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environmentAble to handle complex matters, with multiple simultaneous initiatives / a high volume of work that require discretion, confidentiality, prioritization and independence You are energised by:

Thinking "outside of the box" to come up with practical and innovative commercial solutions to problemsTranslating business needs, understanding processes and designing efficient and practical solutions to support operational activitiesWorking in a highly collaborative and multi-cultural environment.

About Us Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing

and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare,

Jewellery

and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House

remains

dedicated to quality

craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

As an independent company, its core values


are grounded in:
Exceptional creation and client experience

Nurturing human potential

Having a positive impact – on people, the

environment and communities around the world.

As part of this, the House promotes arts,

culture

and

creativity, while investing significantly

in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and

innovation.

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit

from new opportunities.

It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations.

This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all,

grounded in

the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

Chanel remains

committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as

offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.#J-18808-Ljbffr