OUR COMPANY
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of lifestyle brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks. Reaching customers across 120+ countries, we strive to create customer-centric, omni-channel experiences for our global customer base.

OUR VALUES
How do we do it? Every day, our associates show up and empower one another to stay curious and think big. As a team of relentless innovators, we aren’t afraid to dream boldly. We are accountable and aim to the highest caliber to understand, push boundaries and embrace change. We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day because we are in this together. Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone is a leader at A&F. 

A&F is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to provide commercial contract and transactional counsel to the company as necessary to support our existing store base, e-commerce platforms, corporate operations, and new international growth. This position reports directly to 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; Supply Chain, Distribution, and Logistics; Real Estate; Marketing; Information Technology; Finance and Strategic Planning. 

What will you be doing?

• Assist in drafting and reviewing various forms of domestic and international contracts, including marketing and promotional agreements; supply chain and logistics agreements;  various technology/IT contracts including SAAS, hardware, software, and service contracts; consulting contracts;; vendor and supplier agreements; non-disclosure agreements; charity agreements; and general service agreements. 
• Assist Legal Counsel with the implementation of new contracting processes, policies and procedures, including building, training and monitoring components.
• Assist with commercial disputes and litigation as necessary.

What will you need to bring?

• ​Strong Academic Background including a JD from an accredited law school (required)
• Active member of the Ohio Bar with a minimum of 1-3 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 IT/technology agreements, marketing 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 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

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER