Kendra Scott · 1 month ago
Sr. Legal Services Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKendra Scott is a fashion-lifestyle brand focused on family, fashion, and philanthropy. The Sr. Legal Services Manager will oversee contract management, support intellectual property matters, and ensure legal compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks.
E-CommerceFashionJewelryWomen's
Responsibilities
Maintain, process, and/or oversee files, correspondence, contract management, records, and/or other documents for all agreements and other executed legal documents
Manage the contract review and negotiation process; collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure business needs are met and approved in each contract
Assist with or own drafting and redlining a variety of agreements, and creating, updating and administering form-based contracts and other templates; communicate with company vendors in regard to contract matters
Responsible for directing trademark prosecution, maintenance and enforcement matters, as well as filing copyright applications and documenting related registrations, appeals and refusals. Provide strategic direction to IP counsel
Support founder-related matters, as well as own advance review for a majority of product designs, campaigns, branding and social media content
Responsible for IP-related customs matters and engaging cross functional teams accordingly
Support on various licensing and private label merchandise matters, including music, product and marketing collaborations, and new product lines
Responsible for tracking documents, filings and deadlines for various matters
Support claims and litigation matters in a timely manner; consult with insurance companies and brokers; track deadlines and provide administrative assistance
Support or manage special projects for matters such as advertising / marketing, intellectual property, merchandising, philanthropy, brand protection and risk management, and as needed related to any other subject area impacting fashion/retail, providing research, reporting, advice and such other tasks as required in support of such projects
Accountable for ongoing marketing compliance-related matters at the federal and local levels; provide legal support and advice to marketing and store teams
Consult with management, outside counsel, commercial advisors, and cross-functional teams on a regular basis
Act as liaison with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders; educate on roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures, for matters involving Company’s legal/risk team
Respond to incoming requests for legal advice/business guidance from cross-functional partners and exercise judgement in prioritizing requests
Provide initial review for projects, product names and campaigns and advise on legal requirements and risk assessment
Work cross-functionally and collaborate with the rest of the legal/risk team to help develop policies on industry-specific issues, legal or regulatory affairs
Develop strategic business partnerships and counsel cross-functional teams on general business and legal matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10+ years' experience as a Legal role with 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing support staff or outside counsel, either at a law firm and/or for a high-growth company required
Proficiency in Smartsheets and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel spreadsheets and the track changes and document compare functions in Microsoft Word
Strong analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills
A high level of accountability, reliability, and initiative
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through
A proven ability to execute with consistent delivery and reprioritize based on business needs
Possess a high level of integrity, discretion, tact, judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate complex issues, risks, and opportunities confidently, succinctly and in an easily understood and concise manner cross-functionally
Enthusiasm to support the department and organization and eagerness to learn
A solutions-oriented mentality with a data-driven approach
A strong ability to build cross-functional partnerships and work collaboratively
A growth mindset: desire to leverage past learnings, grow, and embrace new ideas
A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy
Preferred
Sr. Legal Services Manager certificate preferred
Proficiency in Ironclad or other similar contract management system preferred
Company
Kendra Scott
We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
65 Equity PartnersBerkshire PartnersNorwest
2024-09-13Private Equity
2016-12-21Private Equity
2014-07-30Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Denise Chumlea
SVP of Creative
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