Assistant General Counsel

Overview

This role provides strategic legal support across a broad range of commercial, corporate, operational, and business matters for the organization’s businesses throughout the Americas. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and serves as a legal advisor to business partners across multiple departments including sales, supply chain, information technology, digital, marketing, real estate, finance, treasury, tax, and other corporate functions in the Americas region.

The attorney in this role functions as a business generalist—partnering with teams and leaders to provide practical legal advice, negotiate and manage commercial transactions, support strategic and corporate initiatives, and identify and mitigate legal and business risks. Experience negotiating and advising on commercial contracts (including both vendor and customer contracts), real estate leasing matters, and other corporate and operational matters commonly encountered in a consumer products, retail, and apparel business is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and support across commercial, corporate, and operational matters while managing risk.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, advising on both customer-facing and vendor contracts.
• Advise on issues commonly encountered in consumer products, retail, and apparel businesses, supporting corporate initiatives and business transformation efforts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks; help ensure legal compliance while enabling business growth.
• Support operational excellence and continuous improvement of legal processes and service delivery.
• Contribute to the effectiveness and strategic direction of the legal function.
• Deliver practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Periodically assist the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary with securities law compliance, disclosure matters, and other corporate legal initiatives as needed.

Leadership

• Think strategically and align legal guidance with business objectives and organization transformation efforts.
• Demonstrate a strong commercial mindset and understanding of business operations.
• Build credibility and trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree (JD).
• 8–12 years of legal experience; in-house experience preferred with apparel industry.
• Prior work in a global public company is preferred.
• Experience negotiating standard and nonstandard contracts and subcontracts.
• Strong legal judgement, leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and ability to deliver business-focused advice in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility to meet employees’ and families’ needs.
• Resources to support physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on apparel.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Location

Americas (serving business partners throughout the Americas region).