Asst. Manager, Legal Operations & Contract Management

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.

The Asst. Manager, Legal Operations & Contract Management is a newly created role responsible for supporting and advancing the Legal Department’s operational excellence through technology, process improvement, project management, vendor administration, contract repository administration, corporate record keeping, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as the Legal Department’s project lead and internal point person for the implementation, rollout, and ongoing support of New Era’s contract lifecycle management, contract repository, and related legal technology platforms, working under the guidance of Legal Department leadership, while also supporting day-to-day legal operations, contract administration, repository governance, and corporate records management needs across the global business.

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.

• Contract Management – Project Lead / Point Person
  • Serve as the Legal Department’s internal project lead and day-to-day point person for the implementation, configuration, rollout, and ongoing support of New Era’s contract lifecycle management, contract repository, and related legal technology platforms, with guidance from Legal Department leadership
  • Coordinate with Legal Department leadership to prioritize implementation work streams, including requirements gathering, workflow design, template and clause library development, integrations, testing, training, and go-live planning
  • Prepare and maintain implementation roadmaps, project timelines, milestones, and status reporting for Legal Department leadership
  • Following go-live or implementation of any applicable platform, support the ongoing administration, optimization, user adoption, and day-to-day coordination of New Era’s contract lifecycle management, contract repository, and related legal technology solutions under the guidance of Legal Department leadership
  • Support change management, training, communication, and user adoption plans to encourage effective rollout and ongoing use
  • Track and report on…