Director, Commercial and Corporate Counsel

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Hybrid work options

Clothing allowance

Gym reimbursement

Data/phone stipend

Mental health and telehealth

Parental leave & infertility coverage

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Discounted insurance

Job summary

V Opco, LLC seeks a Director, Commercial and Corporate Counsel to lead commercial contracting and governance for the business in New York. You will independently draft and negotiate complex agreements, advise across departments, and align legal strategy with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, NY eligibility, and 8+ years in transactional work including in-house practice; fashion retail exposure is a strong plus. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a top accredited law school.
• Eligible to practice law in NY.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant transactional/commercial/corporate experience with a major firm and in-house; in-house experience required.
• Fashion retail experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with commercial matters with retail clients a plus.
• Litigation experience is a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts for vendors, customers and consultants.
• Support ad-hoc requests and projects including governance, employment law, real estate, litigation, brand protection and data privacy.
• Provide clear direction to business partners across the organization to drive objectives while minimizing legal risk.
• Monitor and provide strategic legal advice on applicable laws and developments.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and compliance programs; suggest enhancements.
• Assist in implementing legal process improvements and enhancements.
• Coordinate outside counsel where appropriate.
• Respond promptly to requests for legal review from all departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

NY bar eligibility

Law degree

Job description

Title:Director, Commercial and Corporate Counsel

Salary Range:$185-200K

What You'll Be Responsible:

• Independently draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with vendors, customers, consultants and others as go-to resource for all commercial matters in support of the Company's overall business
• Support ad-hoc requests, analysis and various projects that may involve corporate governance, employment law, real estate, litigation, brand protection, data privacy, and other matters
• Independently provide clear direction to business partners, at all levels, across the organization to drive business objectives while minimizing legal risk
• Monitor and provide strategic legal advice on applicable laws and regulations and developments in laws.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with firm’s compliance programs and corporate policies and suggest enhancements from time to time.
• Assist in implementing legal process improvements and suggest enhancements from time to time
• Coordinate outside counsel where appropriate
• Respond promptly and independently to requests for legal review from all departments

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

• Law degree from a top accredited law school
• Eligible to practice law in NY
• Minimum of a combined 8+ years of relevant transactional/commercial/corporate experience with a major law firm practice and in-house; previous in-house experience is a must
• Experience with fashion retail companies strongly preferred
• Exposure and experience with commercial matters with retail clients is a significant plus
• Litigation experience is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, problem- solving skills and interpersonal skills to facilitate positive and collaborative relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders
• Must have strong work ethic, focus, sound judgment and discretion
• Must be able to work independently, effectively and collaboratively across multiple functions and levels within the organization
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate high quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high level of personal integrity and adherence to ethical standards
• Personal interest in fashion is a plus

Benefits at Vince:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
• Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
• $400 annual gym reimbursement
• Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
• Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
• Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
• Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.