BALENCIAGA – General Counsel Assistant (F/M)

About us Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion. We are currently seeking a General Counsel Assistant who will report to the General Counsel.

Your opportunity

You will work within the legal department under the supervision of the General Counsel to assist and support the team on ongoing legal matters and handle office-management duties.

How you will contribute

• Follow-up of IP, corporate and commercial formalities with the relevant external parties (bailiffs, notaries, lawyers)
• Support the team members on certain specific subjects
• Follow-up of signatures with the General Management and the Finance Department of Balenciaga and the Group
• Mail tracking
• Enter and track invoices with accounting
• Expense report and travel reservation
• Diary management
• Filing and archiving files

Who you are

• First experience of 1-2 years as an assistant or paralegal, ideally acquired within a law firm or a legal department
• Organized, rigorous with attention to details
• Strong communication abilities (oral and written) and good sense of duty and teamwork
• English language and computer skills required

Why work with us?

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.