Kendra Scott
Position Overview
We have an exciting opportunity to support the continued growth of our company at our Home Office in Austin, TX! Reporting to our Senior Director, Intellectual Property & Marketing Counsel, our Sr. Legal Services Manager will be responsible for contract review, supporting various intellectual property and brand protection matters, new products and licensing endeavors, advertising review and guidance, litigation support, legal compliance and project management to protect the company and reduce risk. This role requires a self‑starter, highly organized, attentive to detail and skilled at working with cross‑functional teams on multiple projects.
Responsibilities
Maintain, process, and oversee files, correspondence, contract management, records, and other documents for all agreements and executed legal documents.
Manage the contract review and negotiation process, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet business needs and get approvals.
Assist with drafting and redlining agreements, creating, updating, and administering form‑based contracts and templates; communicate with vendors on contract matters.
Direct trademark prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, file copyright applications, and document related registrations, appeals, and refusals; provide strategic direction to IP counsel.
Support founder‑related matters and review product designs, campaigns, branding and social media content.
Handle IP‑related customs matters and engage cross‑functional teams accordingly.
Support licensing and private‑label merchandise matters, including music, product, and marketing collaborations, and new product lines.
Track documents, filings and deadlines for various matters.
Assist with claims and litigation matters, consult with insurance companies and brokers, and provide administrative support.
Manage special projects such as advertising, marketing, intellectual property, merchandising, philanthropy, brand protection and risk management.
Provide ongoing marketing compliance‑related support at the federal and local levels; advise marketing and store teams.
Consult with management, outside counsel, commercial advisors, and cross‑functional teams regularly.
Act as liaison with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, educating on roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures for legal/risk matters.
Respond to incoming legal advice requests, prioritizing and exercising judgment.
Provide initial review for projects, product names and campaigns; advise on legal requirements and risk assessment.
Collaborate with the legal/risk team to develop policies on industry‑specific legal or regulatory affairs.
Develop strategic business partnerships and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on general business and legal matters.
Ideal Candidate
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years’ experience in a legal role with 3‑5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing support staff or outside counsel, at a law firm or high‑growth company.
Sr. Legal Services Manager certificate preferred.
Proficiency in Smartsheets and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word track‑changes.
Proficiency in Ironclad or similar contract‑management system preferred.
Strong analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills.
High level of accountability, reliability, and initiative.
Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, sense of responsibility and follow‑through.
Proven ability to execute with consistent delivery and reprioritize based on business needs.
Integrity, discretion, tact, judgment, and confidentiality.
Effective communication of complex issues, risks and opportunities across functions.
Enthusiasm to support the department and organization, eagerness to learn.
Solutions‑oriented, data‑driven mindset.
Strong cross‑functional partnership and collaboration skills.
Growth mindset, desire to grow and embrace new ideas.
Our Core Values We share an appreciation for our three core values: Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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Responsibilities
Maintain, process, and oversee files, correspondence, contract management, records, and other documents for all agreements and executed legal documents.
Manage the contract review and negotiation process, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet business needs and get approvals.
Assist with drafting and redlining agreements, creating, updating, and administering form‑based contracts and templates; communicate with vendors on contract matters.
Direct trademark prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, file copyright applications, and document related registrations, appeals, and refusals; provide strategic direction to IP counsel.
Support founder‑related matters and review product designs, campaigns, branding and social media content.
Handle IP‑related customs matters and engage cross‑functional teams accordingly.
Support licensing and private‑label merchandise matters, including music, product, and marketing collaborations, and new product lines.
Track documents, filings and deadlines for various matters.
Assist with claims and litigation matters, consult with insurance companies and brokers, and provide administrative support.
Manage special projects such as advertising, marketing, intellectual property, merchandising, philanthropy, brand protection and risk management.
Provide ongoing marketing compliance‑related support at the federal and local levels; advise marketing and store teams.
Consult with management, outside counsel, commercial advisors, and cross‑functional teams regularly.
Act as liaison with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, educating on roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures for legal/risk matters.
Respond to incoming legal advice requests, prioritizing and exercising judgment.
Provide initial review for projects, product names and campaigns; advise on legal requirements and risk assessment.
Collaborate with the legal/risk team to develop policies on industry‑specific legal or regulatory affairs.
Develop strategic business partnerships and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on general business and legal matters.
Ideal Candidate
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years’ experience in a legal role with 3‑5 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing support staff or outside counsel, at a law firm or high‑growth company.
Sr. Legal Services Manager certificate preferred.
Proficiency in Smartsheets and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word track‑changes.
Proficiency in Ironclad or similar contract‑management system preferred.
Strong analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills.
High level of accountability, reliability, and initiative.
Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, sense of responsibility and follow‑through.
Proven ability to execute with consistent delivery and reprioritize based on business needs.
Integrity, discretion, tact, judgment, and confidentiality.
Effective communication of complex issues, risks and opportunities across functions.
Enthusiasm to support the department and organization, eagerness to learn.
Solutions‑oriented, data‑driven mindset.
Strong cross‑functional partnership and collaboration skills.
Growth mindset, desire to grow and embrace new ideas.
Our Core Values We share an appreciation for our three core values: Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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