Manager, Legal Affairs

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Primary Purpose This role provides advanced legal and operational support to Tapestry’s in-house Legal Department with respect to litigation, e-discovery, subpoenas, governmental and administrative matters and other department initiatives. The role partners closely with attorneys, outside counsel, and business stakeholders across Tapestry and its Coach and kate spade new york brands; exercises sound judgment; and operates independently in a complex, fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel and is hybrid, with three days per week in our Hudson Yards, NYC office required, subject to change with Company policy. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced litigation support in complex civil, commercial, employment, regulatory, and other matters involving Tapestry and its brands, including case file management, deadline tracking, and matter status reporting. Coordinate legal holds, e-discovery, document preservation, collection, review, and production processes in partnership with attorneys, outside counsel, IT and business stakeholders. Assist in case preparation, including preparing chronologies, exhibits, discovery materials, and other litigation and investigation work product under attorney supervision. Serve as a technology-forward member of the Legal Department, with the ability to independently navigate, troubleshoot, and optimize document management systems, e-discovery platforms, workflow tools, matter management tools, and enterprise applications. Handle system-driven processes with minimal assistance and demonstrate a committment to continuous learning as legal technology evolves. Track and manage legal spend, including at the matter-level; assist with budgets, accruals, outside counsel invoices, vendor management, and Legal Department financial reporting. Serve as a procedural and operational resource on litigation, discovery, records and knowledge management best practices. Collaborate with attorneys and other department team members, outside counsel, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient matter management, timely execution, and adherence to deadlines. Manage matter files, document collection and productions, pleadings, correspondence, reports, and other materials in accordance with Legal Department protocols. Draft correspondence, declarations, discovery responses, subpoenas, and related materials; gather, review, and analyze information and documents needed for discovery responses. Continue to evolve and administer the document preservation notice process, including drafting, distributing, tracking and updating legal holds as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr kate spade new york