Business and Legal Affairs Associate

Overview

Handle contracts, IP, real estate, and legal/commercial affairs for Schumacher

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• finquery
• trademark portfolio
• copyright filing
• budget monitoring
• policy development

Tasks

-Partner with our Finance Team and corporate services agency to maintain business licenses and company registrations -Monitor the legal budget by reviewing and submitting invoices -Help develop and refine internal policies and training materials -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 -Partner with Creative Partnerships to manage and maintain our collaboration and licensing, distribution, and agent partnerships -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 -Review and assist in negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements like NDAs, vendor contracts, and licensing and marketing deals. -Coordinate with outside counsel to manage and maintain FS&CO’s trademark portfolio -File design copyright submissions online with the US Copyright Office

Requirements

• bachelor's
• microsoft office
• commercial contracts
• 2-4 years
• detail‑oriented
• communication

What You Bring

Schumacher & Co.’s Legal and Business Affairs Team is looking for a detail-oriented go-getter to join our team as a Business and Legal Affairs Associate. In this role, you’ll handle a variety of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, real estate leases, intellectual property management, and business development partnerships. You will collaborate with all brands of FS&CO and various teams, including Design, Creative Partnerships, Expansion, People & Organization, Finished Goods & Furniture, Finance & Accounting, as well as many business leaders and executives. This position requires the ability to work quickly and wear many hats, juggling projects and people to meet deadlines and company goals in our fun, fast-paced environment. The role is full-time and hybrid, with approximately three days per week spent at our office in SoHo, New York City. -Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on assigned tasks in a timely manner -A bachelor’s degree from an esteemed college/university -You communicate and present effectively, building trust and strong relationships with other teams, external partners, and outside legal counsel -Familiarity with commercial contracts -You can independently get things done, communicate effectively throughout the process, and proactively seek support when needed without overstepping or falling behind -You excel at drafting and organizing, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, error-free work -2-4 years of experience in a legal and/or business affairs role -You thrive in collaborative environments while appreciating the dynamics of a small team -Exceptional organizational skills and pay close attention to detail -Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and experience in document management applications

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About F. Schumacher & Co.

-renowned for its high-quality, innovative wallcoverings, fabrics, and fine home furnishings -has a long history of collaborating with designers and architects to craft exquisite interiors -portfolio includes a wide range of iconic products, from traditional damasks to contemporary patterns -brand serves both residential and commercial sectors, providing bespoke designs for luxury properties worldwide -notable for its commitment to craftsmanship, continues to lead the high-end textile industry

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