Director, Commercial and Corporate Counsel

Title: Director, Commercial and Corporate Counsel

Salary Range: $185-200K

What You'll Be Responsible:

Independently draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with vendors, customers, consultants and others as go-to resource for all commercial matters in support of the Company's overall business

Support ad-hoc requests, analysis and various projects that may involve corporate governance, employment law, real estate, litigation, brand protection, data privacy, and other matters

Independently provide clear direction to business partners, at all levels, across the organization to drive business objectives while minimizing legal risk

Monitor and provide strategic legal advice on applicable laws and regulations and developments in laws.

Assist with ensuring compliance with firm’s compliance programs and corporate policies and suggest enhancements from time to time.

Assist in implementing legal process improvements and suggest enhancements from time to time

Coordinate outside counsel where appropriate

Respond promptly and independently to requests for legal review from all departments

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

Law degree from a top accredited law school

Eligible to practice law in NY

Minimum of a combined 8+ years of relevant transactional/commercial/corporate experience with a major law firm practice and in-house; previous in-house experience is a must

Experience with fashion retail companies strongly preferred

Exposure and experience with commercial matters with retail clients is a significant plus

Litigation experience is a plus

Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, problem- solving skills and interpersonal skills to facilitate positive and collaborative relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders

Must have strong work ethic, focus, sound judgment and discretion

Must be able to work independently, effectively and collaboratively across multiple functions and levels within the organization

Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate high quality work in a fast-paced environment

Must have a high level of personal integrity and adherence to ethical standards

Personal interest in fashion is a plus

Benefits at Vince:

Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays

Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely

Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts

$400 annual gym reimbursement

Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles

Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry

Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage

Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance

Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking

Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.