Description:

For 115 years, L'Oreal, the worlds leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L'Oreal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality. With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (ecommerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 21 research centers across 13 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 8,000 Digital talents, L'Oreal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

Present in India since 1994, L'Oreal India is a 100% subsidiary of L'Oreal S.A. Today, L'Oreal India is present on all distribution channels with 26 brands, available in consumer channels (L'Oreal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup); in hair and beauty salons (L'Oreal Professionnel, Matrix, Krastase, Redken); in selective distribution (Kiehl's, Lanc- me, Yves Saint Laurent), CeraVe in pharmacies and drugstores, and perfumes and make-up sold through L'Oreal International Distribution (Armani, Prada, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Victor & Rolf, Mugler, Azzaro, Maison Margiela, Cacharel, Guy Laroche, Urban Decay, Paloma Picasso, Youth To The People).

L'Oreal India employs more than 1,800 people in its offices in Mumbai, four regional offices, two production plants in Chakan (Maharashtra) and Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), and Research and Innovation centers in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Bengaluru (Karnataka).

In India, L'Oreal's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are built around three pillars: empowerment, environment and education. Our efforts are aimed at improving the condition of marginalized communities, empowering women, and fostering sustainable development. In addition to the group's CSR commitments,L'Oreal's brands (L'Oreal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Krastase, Matrix, L'Oreal Professionel) are also leading community impact initiatives in India.

In our journey, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission.

Would you like to be a part of the adventure?

We have a suitable opportunity in the legal function for the position of Senior Manager-Legal within the Corporate Division, will serve as a key partner, collaborating extensively with Legal & Compliance colleagues in Mumbai, Singapore, and Paris. This role also involves close partnership with various functions, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Divisions, Finance, HR, and Commercial. You will proactively advise business teams to ensure compliance with local laws and Group norms. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 812 years of relevant experience within a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within the FMCG or Pharmaceutical industries. This position is based in Mumbai and reports to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Divisions, Finance, HR, Commercial Operations, Plant and Corporate colleagues through the full contract management lifecycle. This includes understanding the contract owners needs, precise drafting, rigorous negotiation, and closing commercial agreements to ensure business continuity and legal protection as per Group / local norms.

- Regional & Operational Legal Support Serve as the dedicated Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for plants, warehouses, and regional offices. Provide immediate legal guidance and resolve compliance-related queries to support localized operational efficiency.

- Contribute to the creation and protection of L'Oreal India's assets by advising and guiding internal clients in all areas of the law.

- Take a lead role in the practical implementation of privacy frameworks and ensure the organization remains fully compliant with local and international data protection laws.

- Develop and execute legal strategies for litigations arising within any assigned functional areas.

- Drive compliance by delivering effective communication and training sessions to key stakeholders. Ensure the business is informed about new legislation, providing clear action items to maintain statutory compliance. Manage the digital compliance tracking tools. This involves proactive follow-ups with stakeholders, ensuring the system reflects the latest legislative changes, and providing regular status reports.

- Take full ownership of assigned legal matters, working with a high degree of independence.

Key Competencies:

ACTS AS A PROACTIVE BUSINESS PARTNER:

- Learns brands, products, markets and related issues

- Understands your clients organizations, roles and processes to act with more efficiency

- Develops proximity with your clients to facilitate awareness and appropriate reflexes on legal issues

MANAGES LAWS AND NORMS :

- Keeps continuously informed of relevant legal evolutions and internal norms to provide your clients with relevant advice

- Ensures implementation of Law and regulations to secure the business

- Takes part in the development of internal control initiatives, ensuring compliance of operations, making colleagues and business partners aware of relevant points of vigilance

DECODES AND INFLUENCES:

- Listens actively and decodes facts/situations to qualify the right diagnosis

- Imagines alternative options/solutions to match business needs

- Clarifies and simplifies concepts to match the point and advise efficiently to facilitate action and decision making

PUTS LEGAL EXPERTISE TO THE SERVICE OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE:

- Takes the initiative to share knowledge with colleagues

- Treats information as an asset to ensure the creation, conservation and transmission of the L'Oreal know how on legal matters.

Key Relationships:

- Internal - Business Managers

- External - Law Firms, Govt. Bodies, Industrial Association

- Legal colleagues in other countries, or at the Zone or the Group

Travel: Travel will be need based

Education:

- A degree in Law from a recognized University

- Qualified to practice as CS would be an added advantage.

- Experience managing or analyzing personal data privacy would be an added advantage

L'Oreal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L'Oreal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individuals race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.