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:- Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
- 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
