Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation

Senior Legal Counsel Litigation

We are a global community of catalysts for value creation.

We have the freedom to go beyond. That's the beauty of L'ORÉAL Finance & Legal.

At L'Oréal Finance & Legal, we are one global community of catalysts for value creation. We work across all divisions, regions and métiers to drive positive change and steer the Group to success. We are trusted co-pilots, embedded into every part of the organization, recognized for the quality of our business insights and reliable data.

Champions of sustainable finance and compliant business practices, we help deliver meaningful performance through our collective impact, ensuring L'Oréal stays ahead and makes decisions that create lasting financial, social and environmental value.

If you want to push boundaries, shape the future and be part of a Group deeply committed to excellence and inclusiveness, L'Oréal Finance & Legal is where you belong.

Join our Legal Team, as a Sr. Counsel Litigation and be part of our work to unlock value and drive transformation.

A Day in the Life

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Litigation, Risks and Insurance, you will be a cornerstone of our newly established Litigation department and work in close coordination with the risk and insurance team. This is a unique opportunity to shape our global litigation strategy and build the function from the ground up, working with a high degree of autonomy and impact.

• Strategic Reporting & Governance: You will manage our global litigation reporting tool (Lit-On) and prepare high-level presentations on significant legal disputes for the Audit Committee, providing critical visibility to senior leadership.
• Global Litigation Community Animation: You will be responsible for animating our worldwide litigation community, fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and creating a cohesive global network of legal experts.
• Complex & International Litigation Management: You will handle litigations involving the parent company, provide support on significant cases involving subsidiaries, and manage insurance coverage disputes in partnership with our insurance team.
• External Counsel Coordination: You will manage and coordinate external counsel to ensure optimal performance and outcomes.
• Process Development: You will play a crucial role in structuring the department by defining processes with other entities and other functions (RASCI), supporting alternative dispute resolution projects
• Awareness: you will support awareness initiatives on topics in order to improve the legal and compliance culture within the Group (presentations on product liability litigation in the US and Europe, confidentiality / legal privilege, communication in writing, etc.).

We Are Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional with a builder's mindset and the ability to thrive in a developing environment. You are a true business partner who can manage complex cases while simultaneously building the processes and community that will define our future litigation practice. You have:

• A 8-12 year experience in litigation and/or arbitration gained within a law firm. Prior in-house experience is a plus.
• The ability to navigate complex legal challenges and manage multiple international stakeholders with ease.
• A collaborative spirit with strong business acumen and an interest in process optimization.
• The strategic vision to develop transversal legal approaches and the pragmatism to find well-adapted operational solutions.
• Irreproachable ethics, intellectual rigor, and the dynamism to succeed in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Fluency in both English and French is essential for this role.

Here's what sets us apart - and what you can expect from the journey with us.

• #CommunityImpact - We are business enablers empowering the organization using cutting-edge tools that unlock value and efficiency. We embrace all the challenges and opportunities presented by data, AI, global contracts and new regulations.
• #Growth - We have a thriving culture of learning. Connected daily with top management and business teams, we gain insights into the group. Personalized training ensures everyone builds the skills for the future.
• #Diversity - at L'Oréal, our teams are diverse as the billions of consumers we create for, we embrace difference of origins, cultures, life experiences and beliefs. We commit to fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences.
• #Entrepreneurship - "Run it as your own business" is our mantra. We push boundaries as co-pilots, trusted business partners and drivers of transformation, thanks to our 360° view of L'Oréal's global operations.
• #Purpose - As champions of sustainable finance and compliant business practices, we equip the Group to make informed choices that deliver measurably positive financial, environmental and social impacts.