Assistant Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Job Description 

A&F Co. is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to provide commercial contract and transactional counsel to the company as necessary to support our dynamic marketing team. This role will focus on providing legal guidance on brand partnerships, influencer collaborations, agency agreements, sponsorships, and experiential marketing initiatives.  You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risk in high-visibility campaigns and activations.  This position reports directly to Senior Legal Counsel of the Contracts and Commercial Transactions group and will work closely with A&F’s global Legal and Compliance teams, as well as the Procurement; Marketing; Information Technology; and Finance. 

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of marketing-related agreements, including: marketing and promotional agreements, creative and media agency contracts, sponsorship and event production agreements, brand collaborations and co-marketing deals, licensing and promotional agreements
• Assist the Legal team with the implementation of new contracting processes, policies and procedures, including building, training and monitoring components
• Support the development and rollout of marketing contract templates, playbooks, and training
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment on legal and business objectives
• Assist with commercial disputes and litigation as necessary

What Do You Need To Bring?  

• Strong Academic Background including a JD from an accredited law school
• Active member of the Ohio Bar with 2+ years working experience as a lawyer handling complex commercial transactions - transactional experience for either an international law firm or multi-national corporation is highly desired
• Experience acting as lead on the negotiation of marketing agreements, IT/technology agreements, and general services agreements is a plus
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage a high volume of demands with shifting priorities, and an eagerness to take on new challenges as a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to succeed with minimal oversight or management
• Ability to work independently as well as with others while balancing multiple tasks
• Open for challenges and willing to work outside of defined scope
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional business teams outside of Legal

Our Company  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. 

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com. 

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

Benefits & Perks  

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program 
• Annual companywide 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 time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community 
• 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