Overview In this role you will provide practical, business focused legal support across contracts, compliance, corporate matters, and strategic initiatives to enable New Era's growth. You will work closely with cross functional teams-marketing, licensing, sales, operations, sourcing, finance, HR, IT, and international divisions-to balance opportunity with risk. You will shape governance, contracts, and brand protection strategies while navigating a fast paced, high energy environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized brand and develop in house legal leadership.
Compensation / Benefits- generous PTO
- world-class benefits
- paid parking
- employee discounts on apparel and headwear
- on-site professional development opportunities
- on-site amenities (café, fitness center)
Responsibilities- Corporate governance and finance support (entity management, resolutions, officer/director updates)
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts (licenses, distribution, NDAs, real estate, vendor agreements)
- Marketing, brand, and product support (marketing contracts, content and campaigns, collaboration agreements)
- Business counseling on legal risks and terms of transactions
- Strategic transactions support (retail licenses, joint ventures, due diligence, integrations)
- Compliance, privacy, and responsible technology (regulatory matters, privacy laws, AI tool use)
- Litigation support and coordination with outside counsel
- Legal operations (contract processes, databases)
- Cross functional collaboration with business units and international divisions
- Confidentiality maintenance and other duties as assigned
Key requirements- Undergraduate degree
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active U.S. state bar in good standing with NY in-house counsel eligibility
- 1-3 years for Associate; 3+ years for Manager; experience in fast paced environments
- Strong business acumen
- Sound judgment and practical problem-solving
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Collaborative, cross functional mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Copilot and other AI enabled productivity tools
