Senior Legal Counsel

This position can be based in our Charleston, SC, or Early Branch, SC office.         

WHO WE ARE    Le Creuset is a global company leader in the creation, production, and distribution of top-quality cookware, present in more than 50 countries worldwide through directly operated stores and e-commerce websites, as well as through a network of selected independent resellers.

WHO YOU ARE  You are a seasoned legal professional with a global mindset, ready to take on a high-impact role in a fast-growing, internationally recognized brand. As senior legal counsel, you will oversee legal matters for Le Creuset U.S. operations, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting business growth while aligning with our Global Legal HQ. With expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and complex contracts, you provide strategic counsel on commercial agreements, distribution laws, and corporate affairs while refining legal processes to strengthen compliance. You thrive in an international environment and take a pragmatic, business-minded approach to balancing risk with business objectives and a dynamic, global setting. This role functionally reports to our Group Legal Director and will have a local dotted-line reporting structure.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY        

• Provide expert counsel on complex and various legal cases in the areas of (but not limited to): Information Technology laws, consumer protection laws, privacy laws, commercial laws, employment laws, corporate laws, and Intellectual property laws.
• Advising senior management on legal risks, compliance, real estate, intellectual property related, commercial, information technology, etc.
• Liaising and collaborating with internal departments and all stakeholders.
• Being the expert on the local legislation, ensuring organizational compliance, and informing the Group of all changes. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR      

As Senior Legal Counsel for the US, you will provide high-level guidance and expertise to the organization.

Required:

• Degree in Law plus a minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in a qualified international law firm.
• Experience as in-house lawyer will also be valuable.
• Experience in the North America Region (US and Canada) and any other regions also a plus.
• Attention to detail, impeccable organizational, planning and project skills is a MUST in this role.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and inclusive work environment while also being capable of working independently and taking ownership of assigned tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Any additional language would be considered as a strong asset.
• Hands-on and pragmatic, with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work on different matters simultaneously, assertive and deadline-driven.
• Good listener and easily approachable, appreciative of cultural differences and able to communicate effectively with all levels within and outside the company.

WHY JOIN US     Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’re going to love what you do!

THE PERKS         

• Incredible benefits package
• Growth opportunities: Growth = Joy and we are all about encouraging both
• Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both
• Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.

FLSA STATUS      Exempt

EEO STATEMENT  Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.