Sr. Director, Litigation
Core
In-house litigator providing legal advice and managing disputes across regulatory, employment, commercial, IP, brand protection, privacy, and personal injury matters for a global fashion house.
Role type
Senior in-house litigation director
Builds
Legal risk mitigation and compliance strategy for Tapestry's operations
Domain
Fashion retail / Corporate legal
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation management, outside counsel direction, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, eDiscovery, budget management, legal strategy, administrative proceedings, document preparation
Preferred skills
Experience in high-growth/fast-paced industries, cross-functional project leadership
Technologies
eDiscovery tools, legal document management systems
Responsibilities
Collaborate with and direct outside counsel on litigation matters; Handle and manage litigation across regulatory, employment, commercial, IP, privacy, and personal injury areas; Provide counsel to business units on litigation exposure and strategy; Represent company interests in court, arbitration, and mediation; Prepare and review legal documents including pleadings and settlement agreements; Conduct and support the litigation process including preservation and eDiscovery; Manage litigation budgets; Monitor legal trends and industry developments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
