Centric Brands · 1 week ago
Director, Legal Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
2+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs and sells high quality products. The Director, Legal Affairs will manage contracts, intellectual property, licensing, and mergers & acquisitions while providing legal guidance to support business growth and compliance with regulations.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Prior experience in fashion, apparel, luxury goods, or consumer products industries is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Centric Brands
Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Rabin
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Gluckman
Senior Vice President/Division Head of Soft Accessories and Seasonal Footwear
Recent News
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