Sr. Director, Litigation
Core
In-house litigator providing legal advice and managing a wide range of disputes including regulatory, employment, privacy, commercial, IP, brand protection, 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 (Coach, Kate Spade)
Domain
Fashion retail / Corporate legal
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation management, outside counsel direction, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, eDiscovery, budget management, legal strategy
Preferred skills
Experience in high-growth/fast-paced industries, ability to translate complex legal concepts for business teams
Technologies
eDiscovery tools, litigation management systems
Responsibilities
Collaborate with and direct outside counsel on litigation matters; Handle and manage litigation across regulatory, employment, commercial, IP, 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
