Manager, Assistant/Associate Corporate Counsel

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove "Apply to join New Era's team!" etc. Also remove "Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity..." etc. Also remove "Onsite" at end maybe. We need to extract content: Company description: New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products. Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site café, fitness center, and Flagship store. We also have: To align with our internal team structure, this role will be hired at either the Assistant or Associate level, with compensation aligned to the candidate's skills, experience, and education. Then description of role: This role will support New Era’s Legal Department and domestic and international business teams by providing practical, business-focused legal support across commercial contracts, marketing and brand initiatives, compliance, corporate matters, and day-to-day legal questions. This role will work cross-functionally with business partners in marketing, licensing, sales, operations, sourcing, finance, human resources, IT, and international divisions to help advance New Era’s business objectives while managing legal and business risk. The Legal team at New Era Cap provides strategic legal guidance and support across all areas of the business, including licensing, finance, operations, logistics, technology, marketing, human resources, and corporate transactions. They oversee contracts, litigation, intellectual property, brand protection, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance while partnering with stakeholders to develop and execute legal strategies that support the company’s goals and growth. Then responsibilities list: 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 Commercial Contracts. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including license agreements, distribution agreements, confidentiality agreements, trademark consent agreements, manufacturing agreements, real estate lease agreements, customer onboarding documents, vendor compliance agreements, purchase agreements, service agreements, and other business and operations contracts 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 Compliance, Privacy, and Responsible Technology. Maintain working knowledge of regulatory compliance matters relevant to the business, such as foreign franchising regulations, anti-bribery and sanctions requirements, privacy laws such as CCPA, GDPR, and PIPL, and appropriate use of Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies and legal requirements 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 Keep all sensitive matters confidential Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: 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 Ability to use technology, such as Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools, responsibly and efficiently to support legal research, drafting, organization, and workflow management Ability 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 Required Education And Experience: Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree required 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 Experience working successfully in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Preferred Experience: In-house corporate legal experience Experience with consumer products, marketing, licensing, brand protection, privacy, compliance, or social media review Travel Requirement: The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global The salary range for this posted position is $110,000 - $160,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience. Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth. As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer! We need to produce sections: About the role (maybe company overview + role description?), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe education/experience?), Qualifications? Actually we have Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (skills). Also Preferred Experience could be part of Qualifications or Skills. We need to decide which sections to include. We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have Pay: salary range given. So we can include Pay section with that info. Benefits: we have description of benefits: competitive compensation, generous PTO, world-class benefits, paid parking, exclusive discounts, professional development opportunities. So we can include Benefits section. Schedule: we have "This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week." Also location: Buffalo, NY. So schedule could be "On-site, five days a week". We'll include Schedule section. We need to avoid repeating job title. Use headings:

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. Ensure we only include sections with real content. We must not include duplicated lines. Also remove "Keep all sensitive matters confidential" duplicate? It appears after Confidentiality and Other Duties. We'll keep only one. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's craft content. About the role: combine company overview and role description. Should we include the sentence about "To align with our internal team structure, this role will be hired at either the Assistant or Associate level, with compensation aligned to the candidate's skills, experience, and education." That's more about compensation/level; maybe put in Pay or Requirements? Could be in About the role. We'll write About the role paragraph(s) summarizing: New Era Cap description, role purpose, on-site, HQ amenities, level (Assistant/Associate), support Legal Department, cross-functional work. Responsibilities: list each responsibility as

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• . We need to ensure we don't duplicate "Keep all sensitive matters confidential" and "Other duties as assigned". We'll combine maybe. Responsibilities items: - 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 - Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including license agreements, distribution agreements, confidentiality agreements, trademark consent agreements, manufacturing agreements, real estate lease agreements, customer onboarding documents, vendor compliance agreements, purchase agreements, service agreements, and other business and operations contracts - 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 - 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 - Support retail store license and franchise agreements, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and integration-related legal support - Maintain working knowledge of regulatory compliance matters relevant to the business, such as foreign franchising regulations, anti-bribery and sanctions requirements, privacy laws such as CCPA, GDPR, and PIPL, and appropriate use of Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies and legal requirements - Support the Legal Department and outside counsel with litigation, discovery responses, legal research, and coordination with outside law firms as necessary. - Support implementation, input, and management of Legal Department contract processes, procedures, and electronic contract databases - 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 - Maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and perform other legal responsibilities as directed or assigned We could combine "Keep all sensitive matters confidential" and "Other duties as assigned" into the last bullet. Now Requirements: Education and experience required. - Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree required - 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 (