Counsel - Long Island City, United States - Steve Madden

Steve Madden
Steve Madden
Verified Company
Long Island City, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description
Associate Counsel for Steven Madden, Ltd. will work closely with the General
Counsel on commercial, intellectual property and marketing matters, contracts,
compliance, corporate governance and litigation support. The attorney will work
closely with all departments of the Company to provide practical advice and
support on a wide range of issues.


Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and edit a wide variety of commercial contracts and engage in
routine negotiations with contract counterparties

  • Proactively manage contract process from inception to completion, often on quick
or immediate timeframes

  • Draft and propose relevant contract templates and key provisions
  • Support commercial matters for various internal departments, including
Marketing, Retail, Ecommerce, HR, and Product Development

  • Assist with corporate governance matters and oversee related filings
  • Oversee litigation matters
  • Support the Legal department as needed on special projects.

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from top law school;
  • Must be admitted to, active and in good standing with the New York State Bar;
  • 36 years of commercial experience with law firm and/or corporate inhouse
department; combined experience is a plus;

  • Strong technical writing and drafting skills, with ability to adjust tone and
content as appropriate for various legal and business audiences;

  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with ability to provide strategic,
business-oriented practical advice and solutions;

  • Ability to multitask, with flexibility to manage changing priorities and
projects under time constraints;

  • Attention to detail, organization, efficiency and preparedness;
  • Highly motivated and proactive selfstarter with willingness to support Legal
department and provide strong client service in wide variety of matters and
practice areas;

  • Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently and to bring a positive team work attitude to the
workplace;

  • Familiarity with latest digital and Internet trends, technologies and platforms;
Microsoft Word and Excel

Compensation: 90-100K
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