Legal Coordinator / Paralegal
G-III Apparel Group
Location: New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan, Fashion District
Reports To: General Counsel
Position Summary
This role involves providing paralegal support to G-III’s General Counsel and in-house legal team in connection with all matters handled by the legal team. The G-III legal team supports the global wholesale and retail businesses across all functions, including commercial agreements, intellectual property matters, litigation, licensing and distribution, privacy and compliance, corporate governance, advertising and marketing, as well as other matters. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support to G-III’s General Counsel and in-house legal team including:
- Coordination of documents and information needed for intellectual property filings, including trademark and copyright registrations and customs recordals.
- Manage all legal operations platforms (Legal Tracker, HighQ) to optimize legal operations, including by adding in use of AI tools and other updates.
- Assist in updating and developing the legal department technology suite, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, and training teams on legal technology tools.
- Manage contract execution process as well as the contracts database and post-execution contract administration matters
- Communicate and coordinate with business partners regarding deadlines and renewals
- Provide support in drafting of commercial agreements
- Support anti-counterfeiting initiatives, compliance and training initiatives
- Assist with corporate governance matters and filings for US and global subsidiaries
- Support for litigation and insurance matters, including information and document gathering, review and organization and tracking
- Coordinate implementation of legal initiatives both inside the department and within the broader company
- Assist with processing and tracking of legal invoices through Legal Tracker software
- Leverage executive presence and professional poise to engage directly with Senior Management as needed
- Provide general administrative support to General Counsel and other duties as may be required or assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Paralegal certificate a plus
- 2 - 4 years experience working in 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
Salary:
$70,000 – $80,000 per year ($33.66 – $38.47 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.
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 the 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-4 years experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and document management software
- Experience with legal contract management software and other legal technology tools
- Flexibility and initiative to learn new technologies, including AI
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, assist multiple attorneys, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Paralegal certificate
What We Do
ABOUT US 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. WORK WITH US G-III’s success comes from our drive and dedication to delivering fashion for our customers. Each member of the team brings a unique point of view that adds something special to our company and the product we create. Since being founded in 1956, we have been committed to growing intergenerationally, with incredible talent that has a vision for the future of fashion and apparel. Combined with experienced leadership, we believe that cultivating a new generation of employees is critical to redefining what it means to offer exciting and fresh product that truly connects with today’s consumer. This spirit of innovation has grown our business and is essential to the next phase of our company. BRANDS We own and license a portfolio of leading fashion brands including: DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J, G-III Sports, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more.
