Hiring: Manager, Assistant/Associate Corporate Counsel Company: New Era Cap Location: Buffalo, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:20:01 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : GDPR, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to register as in-house counsel in New York •One (1) to three (3) years of practical legal experience required for Manager, Assistant Corporate Counsel level; three (3) or more years of practical legal experience required for Manager, Associate Corporate Counsel level Required Skills: •Corporate Governance and Finance Support. Support corporate governance matters, entity management, corporate resolutions, officer and director updates, intercompany finance and loan transactions, internal corporate agreements, and related Legal and Finance Department initiatives •Marketing, Brand, and Product Support. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on marketing agreements, agency agreements, event and contest terms and conditions, collaboration agreements, custom product orders, marketing content, social media posts, and legal issues affecting New Era product designs •Business Counseling. Advise internal business clients on legal and business matters, including customs issues, collections matters, customer service issues, contract status, legal risks, and key business terms of various transactions •Strategic Transactions. Support retail store license and franchise agreements, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and integration-related legal support •Litigation and Outside Counsel. Support the Legal Department and outside counsel with litigation, discovery responses, legal research, and coordination with outside law firms as necessary. •Legal Operations. Support implementation, input, and management of Legal Department contract processes, procedures, and electronic contract databases •Cross-Functional Collaboration. Work with coordinators, managers, directors, senior leaders, executives, and teams across Sports Licensed Categories, Marketing, Production and Sourcing, Operations, Sales, Human Resources, Business Development, IT, Finance, and international divisions •Confidentiality and Other Duties. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and perform other legal responsibilities as directed or assigned Qualifications: •Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled productivity tools; familiarity with major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok •Demonstrated capacity to use technology, such as Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools, responsibly and efficiently to support legal research, drafting, organization, and workflow management •Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced, and high-energy environment •Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted legal and business advisor to the Legal Department and business teams •Strong business acumen and business savvy •Sound judgment and a hands-on, reasonable, and practical approach to the law •Natural ability to use creativity and a practical approach to propose solutions to complex situations •Self-starting, mature, focused, confident, resilient, and resourceful •Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information •The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY Compensation: •$110,000 - $160,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!