IP & Real Estate Coordinator, Legal

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Who You Are:

You are highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with the flexibility and willingness to learn.  You thrive in a rapidly changing and high volume environment, are curious and have the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

What You’ll Do:

Administrative Support:

·  Provide general administrative support to Assistant General Counsel, Global IP & Brand Protection and Corporate & Real Estate Counsel, including but not limited to, managing calendars, printing, mail and telephone support, coordinating travel, processing invoices and expenses, filing, scanning and copying
·  Management of execution of documents, including obtaining legalization where required
·  Process, file and scan incoming and outgoing legal notices/mail

Intellectual Property :

·  Manage counterfeiting seizure data for Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors for the Americas, including, but not limited to, reviewing all U.S. Customs seizure notices and reports from investigators and law firms, inputting data in case management system and saving in relevant file, and running system reports as needed
·  Conduct trademark clearance searches
·  Draft Trademark Authorization Letters for third parties
·  Provide support to IP & Global Brand Protection department on as needed basis

Real Estate :

·  Assist with real estate portfolio management for Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
·  Assist with drafting and revising lease agreements
·  Respond to internal and external lease related inquiries
·  Responsible for drafting lease abstracts
·  Manage various real estate and lease administration reports

You’ll Need to Have:

·  BS/BA degree required; 1-3 years’ experience in a law firm or in house legal department preferred
·  Excellent judgment and discretion to handle confidential matters
·  Outstanding communication (both written and verbal) and ability to communicate with all levels of the company including Senior Management
·  Experience in IP and/or Real Estate a plus
·  Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·  Excellent attention to detail
·  Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and problem solve
·  Strong time management, project management, workload management and organizational skills
·  Must have a strong sense of ownership, teamwork, responsibility and initiative

We’d Love to See:

·  Self-starter with ability to multitask and strive in a fast-paced, high volume environment
·  Ability to think analytically and approach matters in a solution-oriented manner
·  High-level of written and verbal communication skills
·  Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

MK Perks:

·  Generous Holiday Schedule
·  Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Versace, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors)
·  Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo Discount
·  Exclusive Employee Sales
·  Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
·  401k Match
·  Paid Parental Leave
·  Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
·  Commuter Benefits
·  Gym Discounts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V