Legal Operations Coordinator

Jockey-International; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life/Vision

401(k)

Educational support

Paid volunteerism

Employee discounts

Onsite health & wellness programs

Business casual environment

Job summary

Jockey-International in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to join the Legal team and manage daily legal administration, contract lifecycle, and marketing compliance.

You will review vendor agreements, support trademark/IP matters, and serve as a liaison between Legal and business units to ensure compliant, high-quality promotional assets.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with advertising, consumer protection, and promotional laws a plus.
• Understanding of trademark/copyright basics and IP docketing software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the legal inbox and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Oversee Legal’s contract system and assist with contract lifecycle management.
• Assist with drafting standard contracts and SOWs/NDAs.
• Review vendor contracts for compliance and route to General Counsel as needed.
• Review consumer-facing marketing materials for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Maintain knowledge of IP, marketing, and advertising laws (FTC, NAD, state AGs).
• Coordinate with business units to ensure compliant, high-quality marketing outputs.
• Handle invoicing for Legal services and report distribution.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

CLM software

IP docketing software

Job description

Kenosha, WI - Near Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL
2300 60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53140, USA

Description

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking a Legal Operations Coordinator to join our Legal team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Operations Coordinator will oversee daily legal administration, contract lifecycle management, and marketing compliance. This role will review vendor agreements, consumer-facing marketing assets for regulatory compliance, and support trademark and litigation matters. Serving as a key liaison between Legal and business teams, this role will help streamline operations while keeping the brand compliant and protected.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Manage the legal inbox and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Oversee Legal’s contract system and assist with management of contract lifecycle.
• Assist with drafting standard contracts and SOWs.
• Conduct initial review of vendor contracts to ensure contracts comply with company standards. Flag concerns to General Counsel for final review.
• Create, organize, and purge digital and physical files for the Legal department.
• Assist with conducting review process of consumer-facing marketing materials (i.e., digital, print, social media, emails, etc.) to help identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Provide corrections or offer solutions that adhere to legal standards while supporting the vision and direction of the marketing department.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of Intellectual Property (“IP”), marketing, and advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to FTC, NAD, and State Attorney Generals.
• Act as the liaison between Legal and business units to ensure compliant, high-quality output of promotional marketing assets.
• Process invoices for Legal service. Troubleshoot any issues with submittals/payments.
• Maintain and distribute reports.
• Assist with “IP” docketing.
• Assist with gathering evidence in litigation matters.
• Communication with foreign associates on administrative matters.
• Participation in monthly business unit meetings with Legal team.
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience organizing case files, handling document holds, and assisting with evidence gathering.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• A keen eye for details.
• Hands-on experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, reviewing vendor agreements, and drafting standard SOWs/NDAs against established company templates is a plus.
• Familiarity with advertising, consumer protection, and promotional laws, including regulators like FTC and NAD a plus.
• Understanding of trademark/copyright basics and experience with IP docketing software a plus.

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.