ASSOULINE · 18 hours ago
Legal Associate
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expAssouline is a luxury publishing company that specializes in culturally rich books and products. The Legal Associate role involves overseeing contract management and ensuring legal compliance across publishing projects, while also providing legal support for intellectual property and HR-related matters.
BooksE-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleTravel
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and licensing agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate publishing-specific agreements, including author agreements, photographer and contributor agreements, image licensing and clearance agreements, work-made-for-hire and rights assignment agreements, and related publishing documentation
Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in contract terms and conditions
Maintain and update contract templates to reflect current legal standards and organizational needs
Coordinate closely with Finance and the Partnership team on royalty structures, revenue participation, payment schedules, audit rights, accounting periods, and reporting obligations, ensuring contractual alignment with internal financial systems and controls
Administer and monitor contract approval processes, ensuring proper authorization and adherence to delegation of authority policies
Own the full lifecycle of contracts from drafting and negotiation through execution, amendments, renewals and post-execution compliance
Oversee the preparation and submission of reports related to contract performance, compliance, and obligations
Develop and implement processes to streamline reporting workflows and improve efficiency
Coordinates closely with the Finance team on contract-related financial terms and information
Provide legal guidance to business units on contract-related matters, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support corporate agreements and other strategic initiatives
Stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends to advise on best practices
Advise internal stakeholders on operational legal matters related to production, printing, logistics, delivery terms (including Ex Works and other Incoterms), inspection periods, reorders, reprints, amendments, and risk-of-loss provisions throughout the lifecycle of publishing projects
Support international commercial agreements involving cross-border transactions, multi-currency payment structures, foreign governing law provisions, and global distribution arrangements
Manages trademark registrations and renewals, with the support of external trademark counsel
Oversees online brand protection, in coordination with an external agency
Manages brand-related litigation and enforcement actions
Oversees the legal aspects of HR-related litigation, in close coordination with the HR Director
Manages relationships with external legal counsels
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree required; licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
2 -5 years of experience of corporate law, with a focus on contract drafting, review, and management
Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance in the Publishing or manufacturing industry
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in legal research tools and software
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with intellectual property, content-related agreements, rights management, and publishing or media-related contracts preferred
Company
ASSOULINE
Assouline is a company that offers luxury books on fashion, travel, design, art, architecture, and cuisine.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Juliette Corboy
Partnerships Manager
Lindsey Feinberg, MBA
Global Talent Partner
Recent News
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