Sr. Director, Litigation

kate spade new york•New York, NY

4d•$215,000 - $270,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced litigator to provide in-house legal advice and manage a wide range of disputes across the organization, including complex regulatory matters and employment, privacy, commercial, intellectual property, brand protection and personal injury litigation. Tapestry's operations. This role will ensure the Company’s legal interests are protected while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. The ideal candidate will possess a robust litigation background and some experience with compliance, including internal investigations, ideally within fashion or other high-growth/fast-paced industries.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of experience, with demonstrated litigation experience in-house, at a law firm and/or with the government
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar of New York (or licensed in another U.S. state with ability to apply for admission to the State Bar of New York)
Ability to translate complex legal concepts in writing and verbally in a way meaningful for business teams
Capacity to work independently and manage multiple priorities and a fast-paced workload
Ability to work collaboratively to achieve established goals and exercise independent judgment
Comfort and a desire to handle and advise on a wide variety of substantive areas and work closely with business teams

Nice To Haves

Some experience with compliance, including internal investigations, ideally within fashion or other high-growth/fast-paced industries.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and direct outside counsel on various litigation matters, ensuring alignment with the company’s legal objectives and priorities, while supporting risk management and compliance.
Handle and manage litigation across a variety of areas, including regulatory matters, employment/wage and hour, commercial, intellectual property and brand protection, privacy and TCPA and personal injury litigation
Provide counsel to business units on litigation exposure and risk and advise on litigation strategy
Represent company interests in administrative, court, arbitration and mediation proceedings
Prepare and review a variety of legal documents, including administrative submissions, pleadings, motions and a variety of agreements, including those involving settlement, releases, arbitration and waviers
Conduct, coordinate and support the litigation process, including preservation, litigation holds, and eDiscovery, including collection, review and production
Manage litigation budgets, while ensuring efficient and effective representation and risk mitigation
Monitor legal trends and industry developments relevant to Tapestry's business
Work with Legal Department leadership on special initiatives, policy development and cross-functional projects