L’Oréal has operated under the idea that beauty needs science for over a hundred years. In a world now transformed by digital acceleration and the emergence of new scientific fields, we are confident in our ability to turn these new opportunities into disruptive innovations, closely tied to consumers’ evolving expectations worldwide. Science and technology enable us to invent safe, reliable, sustainable, and responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

L’Oréal R&I has consistently invested in its research with a very high level of ambition. Our 4,100 R&I employees are talented and highly skilled, based worldwide in our key markets, collaborative, and open to the world.

Within the R&I Legal Department, we seek a passionate and committed Research & Innovation Lawyer (M/F).

Type of contract: Permanent - CDI

Workplace: Clichy

Your mission:

As a true Business Partner, you will support our operational and functional teams on all legal issues related to research and innovation.

Advice and support: You advise and support the operational and functional teams on all legal aspects of Research & Innovation activities (contracts, intellectual property, regulations, etc.).

Negotiation and drafting legal documents: You negotiate and draft contracts (research, collaboration, confidentiality, etc.) in French and English.

Legal compliance: You ensure the legal compliance of R&I activities and implement the necessary procedures and tools to minimize risks.

Legal monitoring: You conduct in-depth legal monitoring and keep teams informed of legislative and regulatory developments impacting R&I.

Awareness and training: You raise awareness and train R&I teams on good legal practices and risk management.

Your assets to make a difference:

• Advanced education in business law/intellectual property law (Master 2, DJCE, CAPA, etc.).
• More than one significant job experience as a contracts lawyer in companies or law firms, ideally in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or biotechnology sector.
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and proactive approach.
• Enthusiasm and passion for innovation.