Manager, Assistant​/Associate Corporate Counsel

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. Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap’s Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY.

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.

Apply to join New Era's team! 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. 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.

Responsibilities 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…