Manager, Assistant/Associate Corporate Counsel

NEW ERA CAP LLC • Buffalo, NY

27d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

New Era Cap is hiring an Assistant or Associate Corporate Counsel to support its Legal Department and domestic and international business teams. The role provides practical, business-focused legal support across commercial contracts, marketing and brand initiatives, compliance, corporate matters, and day-to-day legal questions. The attorney will work cross-functionally with teams including marketing, licensing, sales, operations, sourcing, finance, human resources, IT, and international divisions to advance business objectives while managing legal and business risk.

The Legal Department provides strategic guidance across the business and oversees contracts, litigation, intellectual property, brand protection, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. This position supports corporate governance and finance matters; drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on commercial, marketing, licensing, and operational agreements; counsels business clients; and assists with strategic transactions, compliance, litigation, and legal operations.

The role is based 100% on-site at New Era Cap’s headquarters in downtown Buffalo, New York, five days a week. Travel is 0% to 5%, domestic and/or global. The position will be hired at either the Assistant or Associate level, with compensation aligned to the candidate’s skills, experience, and education. The posted salary range for candidates located in Western New York is $110,000–$160,000, plus bonus and benefits.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree.
• Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar and eligibility to register as in-house counsel in New York.
• One to three years of practical legal experience for the Manager, Assistant Corporate Counsel level; three or more years for the Manager, Associate Corporate Counsel level.
• Experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok.
• Ability to use technology, including Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools, responsibly and efficiently for legal research, drafting, organization, and workflow management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to serve as a trusted legal and business advisor to the Legal Department and business teams.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment, with a hands-on, practical approach to legal matters and complex situations.
• Self-starting, mature, focused, confident, resilient, and resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• In-house corporate legal experience.
• Experience with consumer products, marketing, licensing, brand protection, privacy, compliance, or social media review.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance matters, entity management, corporate resolutions, officer and director updates, intercompany finance and loan transactions, internal corporate agreements, and related Legal and Finance initiatives.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including license, distribution, confidentiality, trademark consent, manufacturing, real estate lease, customer onboarding, vendor compliance, purchase, service, and other business and operations contracts.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on marketing and agency agreements, event and contest terms, collaboration agreements, custom product orders, marketing content, social media posts, and legal issues affecting product designs.
• Advise internal business clients on legal and business matters, including customs, collections, customer service, contract status, legal risks, and transaction terms.
• Support retail store license and franchise agreements, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and integration-related legal work.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulatory compliance, including foreign franchising, anti-bribery and sanctions requirements, privacy laws, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools under company policies and legal requirements.
• Support the Legal Department and outside counsel on litigation, discovery responses, legal research, and coordination with outside law firms.
• Support implementation, input, and management of Legal Department contract processes, procedures, and electronic contract databases.
• Collaborate with teams across Sports Licensed Categories, Marketing, Production and Sourcing, Operations, Sales, Human Resources, Business Development, IT, Finance, and international divisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and perform other legal responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus.
• Generous PTO policy.
• World-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.
• Paid parking.
• Exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear.
• On-site professional development opportunities.
• On-site café and fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree