Assistant, Legal Affairs

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Tapestry

New York, NY, US

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At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen.

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Purpose:

The Assistant, Legal Affairs, in addition to performing project work, will provide high-level administrative support to three Vice Presidents (VPs) in Tapestry’s Legal Department at its NY Headquarters. The role will act as a key liaison between the VPs and other members of the Legal Department and the other teams/functions within the company. This position requires a high level of discretion, good judgment and the ability to interact with all levels within the organization and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in organization, administration, and project management to...

• Provide day-to-day calendar management and handle meeting logistics for three Vice Presidents in the Legal Department
• Draft correspondence, presentations, and other documents
• Manage emails and filing, as needed
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and logistics, including visa applications, itineraries, flights, hotels, and prepare and submit travel & expense reports, reconcile corporate card expenses and uphold company T&E policies
• Research, prioritize and follow up on legal development meetings and project and help prioritize incoming issues / concerns
• Assist with document review
• Assist with corporate subsidiary document preparation and signature requests.
• Set up legal vendors in Tapestry’s vendor management systems, coordinate requests for third party due diligence for legal department vendors;
• Process invoices and settlement payments
• Regularly communicate and interact with cross-functional Tapestry teams, particularly with respect to fact-gathering and document/data collection
• Maintain positive relationships with internal & external business partners and vendors
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to sensitive information and projects
• Work in-person in the NY Hudson Yards office at least three days per week

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Superior judgment, professionalism, ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and thrive in a challenging and evolving environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Outstanding organization abilities and prioritization skills
• Ability to take initiative and manage project-related work while also handling administrative and other responsibilities
• Ability to be a collaborative team player, while taking initiative, and work with a sense of urgency
• Superior follow through skills; detail and customer service-oriented
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and strong technological aptitude
• A desire to learn from a great team and take on new challenges

An outstanding professional will have...

• 0-3+ years of experience
• Experience working with internal and external business partners a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience interacting with leaders
• Knowledge of the retail industry / legal is a plus
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

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