Tapestry Manager, Counsel

Tapestry; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tapestry is seeking a Counsel for Commercial Contracts in New York. This role involves drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, providing legal counsel to internal teams, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, admission to the New York Bar, and at least two years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience advising business clients directly.
• Ability to manage and triage heavy workloads.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal counsel to internal business partners.
• Manage contract policies and templates.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Legal advice and solutions

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Admission to New York Bar

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what's possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands - Coach and Kate Spade New York - was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We're always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

Job Title

Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Primary Purpose

This attorney will primarily help draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for Tapestry, Inc. in support of Tapestry and the Coach and kate spade new York 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 commercial contract law to

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including, but not limited to, supplier, service provider and consulting agreements, maintenance and facilities agreements, technology agreements (such as SaaS, software licensing, cloud computing, hardware sourcing, professional services and data processing agreements), advertising & marketing agreements (such as talent, influencer and marketing agency and production company agreements), wholesale customer agreements and agreements related to sustainability initiatives, logistics, construction and design services.
• 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, and incorporate Company-provided AI tools into day-to-day duties and workflows.

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 policies and 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 and prioritize a heavy workflow, meet deadlines, 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.

Base Pay Range

$115,000.00-$130,000.00

Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or [e-mail]