Senior Legal Counsel
Richemont
Switzerland
Franco-British Senior Legal Leader with over a decade of experience supporting world-renowned luxury maisons, including Chanel and Cartier, operating across global markets. Proven track record as both Senior Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff to Group General Counsel, advising C-suite executives and leading legal strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives for a department of 150+ professionals. Successfully established the Legal Ops Function from scratch, building and leading a dedicated team while embedding governance, technology, and operational excellence across the Richemont Group Legal organisation.
Expert in commercial law, distribution, competition, and other key legal areas, with strong ability to translate complex legal and operational issues into pragmatic, business-driven solutions. Recognised for leadership, cross-functional influence, team development, and the deployment of Legal Operations, Legal Tech and AI-driven initiatives to elevate efficiency and impact.
Operates with strategic vision, clarity, and collaborative strength in fast-paced, high-stakes and multicultural environments.