Director, Legal Affairs

Centric Brands • New York, NY

20d

About The Position

As Director, Legal Counsel, for Centric Brands, this role will be responsible for contracts, intellectual property, licensing, and mergers & acquisitions with a focus on fashion, apparel, accessories and luxury goods. This individual will be a trusted advisor to internal business units, providing practical legal guidance that supports growth, protects the company’s assets, and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York State .
• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong experience in contracts, intellectual property, licensing, and/or M&A strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Business-minded approach with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal solutions.
• Manufacturing and integration planning for strategic transactions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in fashion , apparel, luxury goods, or consumer products industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, partnership deals, distribution contracts, and NDAs.
• Provide contract support to cross-functional teams such as design, sourcing, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure business alignment and risk mitigation.
• Intellectual Property Oversee the management and enforcement of Centric’s global IP portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Develop and execute strategies to protect brand equity, monitor infringement, and manage disputes in collaboration with external counsel.
• Advise on IP issues related to advertising, product design, packaging, and digital content.
• Licensing Structure, draft, and negotiate domestic and international brand licensing agreements, joint ventures, endorsements, and collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations across all licensing activities.
• Serve as a liaison between legal and business teams to support licensing deals and renewals.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Provide legal counsel and risk analysis for potential acquisitions, investments, and divestitures.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support post-transaction integration efforts, including governance, contract transition, and compliance.

Benefits

• an industry-competitive salary
• a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k)
• Summer Fridays
• generous PTO
• merchandise discounts
• excellent career development opportunities
• a work environment that reflects our industry leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees