Job Title: Legal Coordinator/Paralegal
Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)
Department: Legal
Reports To: General Counsel
About G-III Apparel Group:
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
Position Summary:
As a Paralegal on the Legal team at G-III (Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan/DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld and more), you'll be the operational backbone of a fast-moving in-house legal function. You'll partner closely with in-house counsel and teams across the business to keep contracts moving, compliance obligations met, and corporate records in order across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who enjoys owning processes end to end and finding better ways to get work done. This role will also be a key part of managing legal operations, including by assisting in updating and developing the legal department technology suite, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) software and processes
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Key Responsibilities:
• Contracts & Legal Operations: Manage internal processes for contract approval, execution, and filing. Manage and maintain legal operations software including internal databases, billing and contract management systems. Assist in updating and developing the legal department technology suite, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, AI, and training teams on legal technology tools.
• IP & Brand Protection: Coordinate documents and information needed for intellectual property filings, including trademark and copyright registrations and customs recordals. Support management of the Company's IP portfolio, including monitoring notices and deadlines. Assist with brand protection enforcement as needed.
• Compliance, Privacy & Risk: Assist with compliance matters, including the rollout of annual ethics and compliance trainings. Conduct due diligence on third parties, including new vendors. Support litigation and insurance matters, including information and document gathering, review, organization, and tracking.
• Corporate Governance & Licensing: Support corporate governance across North America, EMEA, and APAC, including annual report filings and accurate recordkeeping. Manage the Company's business license portfolio in partnership with business teams.
• Administration & Continuous Improvement: Handle administrative matters such as invoice processing, vendor onboarding, mail forwarding, signatures, notarization, and apostille coordination. Manage LegalTracker, BoardVantage, and other systems used by the legal team. Provide general administrative support to General Counsel and other duties as may be required or assigned. Continuously identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies and drive improvements to operational efficiency.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree required; Paralegal certificate a plus.
• Relevant experience, either with a law firm or in-house legal department.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, document management software, and other software programs.
• Experience with legal contract management software and other legal technology tools.
• Flexibility and initiative to learn new technologies, including AI.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Ability to build relationships of trust with the legal team and business partners.
• Ability to balance long term projects with short term daily needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, assist multiple attorneys, and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts
The pay range for this position is: $70,000 – $95,000 per year ($33.66 – $45.68 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week).
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.