Legal Counsel

Position

Position Title:
Legal Counsel, Commercial & Business Affairs (Dual Role – Berluti & Louis Vuitton)

Location:
Shanghai, China (based at Louis Vuitton Shanghai office)

Reporting Lines:

• 50% to Director of Finance & Operations, Asia Pacific, Berluti
• 50% to General Counsel, Louis Vuitton China

Overview

This is a unique dual-role legal position split equally between two prestigious brands within the LVMH Group: Berluti and Louis Vuitton. The Legal Counsel will dedicate approximately half of their time to providing dedicated legal support for Berluti’s operations in China, covering all local legal matters including commercial contracts, e-commerce, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. The other half of the role involves supporting the Louis Vuitton legal team on broader commercial and business affairs across its operations in China.

For Berluti-related matters, the Legal Counsel will work under the operational supervision of Berluti Asia Pacific management and under the functional management of Berluti Group General Counsel, in order to ensure consistency with Berluti’s global legal policies, risk management framework and legal governance.

The ideal candidate must be able to navigate complex legal environments with strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and the ability to operate effectively under dual supervision while maintaining clear prioritization and communication.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support for Berluti China (50%)

Reports to: Director of Operations, Asia Pacific, Berluti

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for Berluti’s business activities in mainland China;
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Supplier and vendor contracts
• Retail and lease arrangements
• Marketing and sponsorship deals
• Ensure that Berluti China’s legal workstream is aligned with Berluti Group’s legal standards, contract templates, approval processes and governance requirements;
• Review and manage e-commerce platform service agreements (e.g., Tmall, JD, WeChat Mini Programs) and digital marketing terms;
• Lead compliance efforts related to China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and other data privacy regulations, including:
• Reviewing privacy policies and consents
• Conducting data transfer assessments
• Advising on user data collection and processing practices
• Monitor changes in local laws and regulations affecting luxury retail and e-commerce in China;
• Liaise with external counsel for litigation, IP enforcement, or regulatory inquiries as needed;
• Support internal investigations, audits, and corporate governance requirements specific to Berluti China ;
• Contribute to the implementation and localization of Berluti Group legal processes, policies, templates and best practices in China ;
• Escalate to Berluti Group General Counsel any material legal risk, sensitive contractual negotiation, dispute, regulatory inquiry, compliance issue, governance matter, or matter involving reputational risk for Berluti.

Legal Support for Louis Vuitton (50%)

Reports to: General Counsel, Louis Vuitton

• Provide legal advisory services on commercial contracts and business arrangements for Louis Vuitton’s operations in China;
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with third-party partners, vendors, agencies, and service providers;
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in commercial transactions; escalate critical issues appropriately;
• Assist in managing disputes and claims related to contract performance, coordinating with external lawyers when litigation or arbitration arises;
• Participate in due diligence, document review, and legal research projects as required;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to structure compliant and efficient business solutions;
• Contribute to standardization of contract templates and continuous improvement of legal processes within the LV legal function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Act as a trusted legal partner across both organizations, delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice;
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on key legal topics (e.g., contract fundamentals, data protection, compliance risks);
• Promote a culture of legal awareness and risk management within both teams;
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere strictly to internal compliance protocols and conflict-of-interest safeguards given the dual-role nature.

Profile

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent; qualified lawyer in good standing (P.R. China or common law jurisdiction preferred);
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, ideally gained in top-tier law firms and/or in-house roles within multinational corporations, preferably in the luxury, retail, or consumer goods sector;
• Solid understanding of Chinese contract law, commercial regulations, and data privacy laws (especially PIPL);
• Experience handling e-commerce platforms and digital business models in China;
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken); French is a plus;
• High level of integrity, discretion, and organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cultures and functions.

Work Arrangement

• Based full-time at the Louis Vuitton office in Shanghai;
• Work hours and responsibilities evenly allocated between Berluti China and Louis Vuitton legal matters;
• Regular coordination with both reporting managers to ensure alignment and transparency;
• Attendance at team meetings and legal training for both entities as appropriate.

Additional information

Why Join Us?

Be part of one of the most iconic luxury groups in the world — LVMH — and play a pivotal role at the intersection of two legendary houses: Berluti, renowned for its heritage in fine footwear and menswear, and Louis Vuitton, the global leader in luxury. This role offers a rare opportunity to gain deep exposure to high-end brand operations in China while developing broad legal expertise across commercial law, data compliance, and retail innovation.