Deputy General Counsel - Brooklyn, NY
Deputy General Counsel Job Description
Summary
Founded in 1935, Rainbow USA Inc. is a women’s and children’s specialty retailer based in Brooklyn, NY with over 1,100 locations throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. Our stores specialize in trendy, value-priced juniors, plus-size, and children’s apparel, footwear, and accessories. Our customers appreciate fashion apparel, but are value conscious and look to Rainbow to provide lower-cost runway substitutes for their fashion needs. Our brands include Rainbow, Rainbow Plus, Rainbow Kids, 5.7.9., Marianne and Kids Spot.
We are looking for an experienced attorney who will work independently and with outside counsel to represent the company in contested matters, as well as provide internal advice on a broad range of other legal matters and issues. The position involves independent contact with, and support of, senior managers and department heads. The position reports directly to the General Counsel for the Company.
QUALIFICATIONS
· A minimum of ten years of experience in commercial/contract litigation, with experience in trademark or copyright litigation a plus;
· Ability to assume significant independent responsibility immediately;
· Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills;
· Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously;
· The ability to think strategically;
· The ability to write well and communicate effectively to both legal and non-legal professionals, including senior executives of the Firm;
· Commercial contract drafting and contract review skills;
· Retail experience is a must;
· Law Firm experience a plus;
· JD degree and member in good standing of the New York Bar.
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