Retail Operations Paralegal​/Senior Paralegal

Retail Operations Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for kids through millennia ls. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, with over 750 stores worldwide and a strong e‑commerce presence.

We are looking for a Paralegal / Senior Paralegal to join the Legal Retail Operations team and support a broad range of global legal and regulatory matters, including product claims, pricing and promotions, product regulatory compliance, sustainability, store operations, and overall marketing and advertising issues. The role reports to the Sr. Legal Counsel of Retail Operations.

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings of global statutes, regulations, and pending legislation and litigation for attorneys on consumer protection, product safety and compliance, sustainability, pricing and promotions, and marketing/advertising
• Support compliance with various consumer protection matters, including gift card terms and website terms
• Support the customer service team in addressing general customer concerns and complaints
• Support the sourcing and merchant teams in addressing general product claims initiatives and concerns
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding a wide range of other legal matters impacting the company
• Manage the team’s training calendar on an annual basis
• Support our global store operations teams by providing guidance and support for compliance with rules and regulations impacting company‑owned stores throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East
• Review and organize legal documents such as template NDAs

• 3+ years of corporate paralegal experience in a large law firm or in‑house legal department of a publicly‑traded company
• Licensed Ohio notary
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience preferred
• Prefer candidates with working knowledge of general in‑house legal operations issues and initiatives
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Highly proficient in multi‑tasking, prioritization, organization, and succinct business‑friendly verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in administrative IT platforms, including SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, legal research tools and billing systems
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Ability to engage in different substantive aspects of the business everyday
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy and discretion

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual company wide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid caregiver leave
• Mobile stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement—we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.