Corporate Counsel

Oxford Industries•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

With more than 80 years of experience, Oxford has built a house of emotionally resonant lifestyle brands that can stand the test of time and trends. We are the parent company behind the most beloved lifestyle brands in the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Oxford is not just an owner. We’re stewards, growing great businesses, while staying true to what makes them special. We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment. About the Role: Oxford Industries, Inc. (OXM) is a leading apparel design, marketing and retailing company whose brands include Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Johnny Was, Southern Tide, The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Duck Head and Jack Rogers. We are seeking a smart, energetic, business-minded attorney who would thrive as a legal “generalist” in a small legal department and fast-paced business environment. While this role encompasses broad legal support across the organization, there will be particular emphasis on commercial contracting, technology, marketing, and privacy compliance that are essential to our business operations. This role would interact directly with the Company’s business clients on a routine basis. This position is hybrid and will work in our Atlanta office 60% of the week.

Requirements

J.D. from top law school with strong academic credentials
4+ years' experience (law firm experience required; in-house experience a plus but not a prerequisite)
An attorney with strong transactional experience may be a good fit.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly analytical; excellent problem-solving skills
Detail oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure
Good commercial judgment
Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with all levels of employees and management
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Maturity, initiative, energy, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn the business

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following practice areas would be a plus: General commercial contracts Privacy compliance Ecommerce/technology/digital with an emphasis on marketing technology Retailing/consumer law Intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights and/or licensing) Real estate/leasing Litigation and dispute resolution Mergers and Acquisitions

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating a variety of contracts, with a particular emphasis on information technology and marketing related agreements, but also including agreements relating to our brands’ wholesale relationships, general services, consulting, and IP licensing
Advising on consumer privacy compliance matters, including implementation of privacy policies, data collection and processing practices, conducting privacy impact assessments, vendor data sharing arrangements, and compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations
Supporting our brands in marketing compliance, including reviewing marketing collateral, negotiating agreements with promotional partners and advising on marketing initiatives and promotions
Advising on leasing matters with respect to our portfolio of retail store and food and beverage locations, including drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating new and renewal leases, amendments, estoppels, consents and SNDAs
Assisting with managing pending and open litigation matters and other claims internally and with the assistance of outside counsel
Providing advice on all types of legal matters and developing knowledge/expertise in new areas of the law as necessary to support our businesses
Collaborating with legal team on a variety of brand and corporate legal issues
Providing legal support for our brands in a generalist capacity, handling a wide variety of legal and compliance matters
Developing a strong knowledge of our business operations and products