Tapestry Director of Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor

New York • USA

Friday, January 10, 2025

Tapestry, Inc. is a distinguished global house of brands, encompassing Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. As part of a conglomerate renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to inclusivity, Tapestry offers a dynamic and supportive environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity is unleashed. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity, ensuring that every voice is valued and every ambition is supported.

1. Serve as a key legal advisor on employment law, employee relations matters, and policy interpretation.
2. Provide strategic legal and business advice to Human Resources partners on employee relations, compliance, and various employment law issues.
3. Draft, develop, and implement workplace policies in collaboration with Human Resources and other business functions.
4. Design, conduct, and manage workplace investigations and litigation hold processes.
5. Evaluate and communicate legal risks associated with complaints, grievances, and other legal matters.
6. Manage and work with outside counsel on employment-related lawsuits and government proceedings.
7. Draft position statements for the EEOC, state human rights organizations, and DOL.
8. Conduct e-discovery and document reviews, representing the company in litigations and before administrative agencies.
9. Negotiate and draft settlement agreements concerning employment-related matters.
10. Develop training materials and provide training on employment law issues and policies.
11. Monitor employment-related legislation to ensure company policies remain compliant.
12. Draft offer letters, employment agreements, and severance agreements.

1. JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
2. Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive into it.
3. At least seven years of related experience, including law firm and/or in-house experience.
4. Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws and litigation.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

1. Superior written and oral communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and executive presence.
3. Ability to negotiate and problem solve effectively.
4. Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
5. High level of integrity with strong decision-making skills.

A minimum of seven years of related experience in employment law, including both law firm and in-house environments, with a comprehensive understanding of federal and state employment laws.

JD from an accredited law school.

Base pay range from $145,000.00 to $217,000.00 annually.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and employee discounts.

Tapestry fosters a culture of creativity and inclusivity, where employees are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and ideas. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to the collective success of the organization.