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The Team: The Legal team partners with every Hermès department to support their business goals by providing legal advice, risk analysis, and liability management, through legal documentation and strategy. The Opportunity: As the Legal Specialist, you will work closely with the SVP of Legal and other legal team members on a variety of legal documents, including event venue, hotel, catering and other general contracts. You will be responsible for maintaining organization of legal department documents, tracking important dates and processes while operating in a fast-paced environment with ability to work in cross-collaboration with other business partners including Paris team.
Job Responsibility
Review and mark up contacts
Prepare track litigation and contract obligations and important dates
Manage and onboard Landlord and other vendors into payment system
Oversee negotiation, signature and filing of non-disclosure agreements
Manage internal compliance documents and update as needed
Manage and maintain legal forms database and update as needed
Create, edit, revise, proofread and redline documents (including legal contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal correspondence)
Oversee subpoenas and other legal process received by company and coordinate response with business teams
Assist in the development of other legal projects, programs, and procedures aimed at realizing strategic goals for efficient functioning of legal department
On-line legal research and tracking new Federal and State legislation as needed
Coordinate travel and expenses for SVP
All other duties assigned by supervisor
Requirements
2+ years paralegal or other experience working in an in-house legal department or mid-size/small size NYC law firm
BA Degree or equivalent
Fluency in Spanish and/or French a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills & research skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels and departments
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven ability in managing multiple projects and competing priorities while balancing needs for quality and deadlines
Must possess sound judgement and critical thinking skills, ability to deliver on variety of tasks in fast-paced environment
High degree of professionalism
Must handle confidential matters with utmost discretion
Details oriented with strong organizational skills
evidence of self-motivation
demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams with service-oriented organization
Nice to have
Fluency in Spanish and/or French
What we offer
Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance and Disability
Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
Paid Parental leave and transition time
401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing
Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
Product discount and EAP resources
Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more