Company: Tapestry (Coach, kate spade new york, Stuart Weitzman)
Position: Counsel, Contracts
Location: New York City (Hudson Yards)
Description:
Job Title: Counsel, Contracts
Primary Purpose: This attorney will primarily help draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for Tapestry, Inc. in support of the Coach, kate spade new york, and Stuart Weitzman brands, and provide legal counsel to internal business partners to safeguard assets and mitigate risk. This is a hybrid work role with three days per week in-office (NYC) required, subject to change with company policy.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in contract law to…
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including, but not limited to, supplier and consulting agreements, maintenance and facilities agreements and agreements related to sustainability initiatives, air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing services, 3PL and 4PL services, transportation, insurance carriers, software, various services, and procurement.
- Provide legal advice and practical solutions with respect to contract provisions and interpretation in support of a fast-paced business environment.
- Work with and advise business clients in a variety of functional areas, both in writing and via in-person meetings, to, among other things, translate complex legal issues into readily understandable assessments, evaluation of risk and practical recommendations.
- Advise stakeholders on legal trends, developing areas of the law, industry trends and related risks that may impact the Company’s operations and/or services.
- Partner closely with a broad set of stakeholders to develop and implement best practices and process improvements for sourcing, vendor optimization and contract management.
- Ensure evaluation of risk and consistency in policies and processes in support of business objectives with respect to contracts, including identifying critical legal issues, assessing potential legal options, and providing individuals and teams with an analysis and range of possible legal solutions.
- Perform contract management duties, including use of contract management system and report generation.
Qualifications:
The accomplished individual will possess…
- Juris Doctorate;
- Admission and member in good standing of the bar of New York;
- 2 or more years’ experience;
- Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements;
- Experience in building, updating and refining contract templates that are customized to meet specific needs and requirements of the business, while incorporating experience-informed negotiating positions;
- Sound judgment and the ability to assess issues and risk and the ability to perform well under tight deadlines and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment;
- Ability to triage a heavy workflow, meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to changing conditions, set appropriate priorities with business partners and deliver results efficiently;
- Experience working with and advising business clients directly, as well as providing guidance and practical solutions on various transactions, preferably in an in-house environment; and
- Experience working with/managing a contract management system.
An outstanding individual will have…
- Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize work, multi-task effectively, and respond to shifting priorities with minimal oversight;
- Proven ability to thrive in a large, fast-paced environment with a high level of responsiveness, professionalism and outstanding business judgment.
- Flexibility to project manage and/or oversee discreet projects from a legal perspective outside of the area of primary responsibility.