Manager, Legal Counsel

Contract
- CDI Location
- Esplanade de la defense Pandora is looking for an experienced new colleague to fill the position of Legal Manager, France. The position reports to the Head of Legal Western Europe, and belongs to a global legal team with colleagues in Denmark, United States, Brazil, France, UK, Italy, Australia, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. As a legal manager, you will be providing legal advice to all parts of the operation in France, and working closely with the local management team and key staff functions. WHAT YOU’LL DO As Legal Manager, you will have a multifaceted practice and support to the business in France, especially with organizing the legal work and compliance where the majority of the work relates to:
- Real estate law and commercial leases
- Consumer and marketing law
- Franchise and distribution
- Ecommerce
- Personal data compliance
- Competition law
- M&A activities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Involvement in projects ensuring that material risks are identified as well as offering solutions on how best to manage and mitigate the identified risks
- Implement and monitor policies and procedures for the general operation of Pandora’s legal compliance program
- Managing disputes and responding to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Providing reports on legal and compliance matters to the local management and within the global legal team on a regular basis
- Management of external legal counsels and budgets for legal spend This role is expected to develop strategic business relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal business leaders and stakeholders, assist with contract negotiations, support cost savings initiatives, and provide legal advice and support on transactions supporting the day-to-day operations. MORE ABOUT YOU
- Legal background, preferably a mixture of law firm and in-house experience in France.
- Minimum 5 years of practical professional experience with a strong background within commercial law.
- Proven negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills for commercial contracts.
- Experience within legal project management.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen.
- Good level of English, fluent/native French. About Pandora Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around 39,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery with 100% recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025. Job Details: Job Title Manager, Legal Counsel Position Type Full Time Date Posted 03/19/2026 Career Area Corporate Location(s) La Défense, La D, France Job ID 1372181933 Reference Number