Business and Legal Affairs Associate

Description

• Coordinate with outside counsel to manage and maintain FS&CO’s trademark portfolio
• Help develop and refine internal policies and training materials
• Review and assist in negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements like NDAs, vendor contracts, and licensing and marketing deals.
• File design copyright submissions online with the US Copyright Office
• Partner with Creative Partnerships to manage and maintain our collaboration and licensing, distribution and agent partnerships
• Partner with our Finance Team and corporate services agency to maintain business licenses and company registrations
• Assist in real estate ventures for our ever-opening showrooms
• Conduct research and provide concise summaries to internal stakeholders on topics including corporate governance, intellectual property, real estate leases, employment law, compliance, and data security and privacy
• Manage the full contract lifecycle within “Finquery”, our contracts management platform, from organization and compliance tracking to renewal and performance reporting, tracking details like key dates, obligations, and deliverables
• Monitor the legal budget by reviewing and submitting invoices

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
• A bachelor’s degree from an esteemed college/university
• You thrive in collaborative environments while appreciating the dynamics of a small team
• You excel at drafting and organizing, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, error-free work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on assigned tasks in a timely manner
• You communicate and present effectively, building trust and strong relationships with other teams, external partners, and outside legal counsel
• You can independently get things done, communicate effectively throughout the process, and proactively seek support when needed without overstepping or falling behind
• Familiarity with commercial contracts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and experience in document management applications
• 2-4 years of experience in a legal and/or business affairs role

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance