Compliance Lead (Legal Team)

About the role

Chanel Japan is recruiting a Compliance Lead to join its legal team, reporting to the Senior Counsel. The role combines contract support and legal advisory for Chanel's business in Japan with the implementation of compliance programmes that meet local legal requirements and global group policy. It works closely with the global compliance and business ethics team, counterparts in other regions, and the IT, HR and operational teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support business units through contract creation and review (lease contracts, department store and vendor contracts, R&D contracts, ambassador and influencer contracts, real estate and labour contracts).
• Conduct legal research on regulations affecting the business (advertising law, non-financial reporting, product safety) and advise on risks and disputes.
• Implement the global compliance programme locally through training and initiatives, and maintain Japan-specific compliance policies and procedures.
• Manage the regional compliance committee, promote compliance culture and run compliance training and education.
• Carry out regular risk assessments, set and monitor compliance metrics and KPIs, and act as contact point for regulators during investigations.
• Advise on compliance by design for transformation projects and represent regional interests in global compliance councils.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law; admission to the bar preferred.
• 5+ years in top-tier law firms or in-house legal departments, and 5+ years in compliance management, risk assessment and regulatory adherence.
• Experience in luxury retail or similar industries is an advantage.
• Business-level Japanese and English, as the role involves the global team and global meetings.
• Preferred age range: mid-30s to 40s.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Project management, change management, analysis and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use digital platforms to build effective education programmes.

What we offer

• Permanent position with a 6-month probation period, fixed hours 9:30-18:00, flex time and telework.
• Monthly salary based on experience and skills, reviewed annually, plus seasonal bonus and performance bonus.
• Health insurance, full transport coverage, company PC and smartphone, staff sales, medical checkup, and language training support.