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About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

David Yurman is seeking a business-minded employment lawyer with deep experience counseling businesses in all aspects of the employee lifecycle and managing employment-related claims and litigations.  While the focus of the position is employment law, you will also play in key role on ESG, supply chain, and product-related regulatory matters.  This is an ideal role for an employment lawyer looking to expand their practice, in this case by taking a central role in helping a premier American luxury brand navigate the dynamic challenges posed by emerging regulations.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you must be highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously as a key player on a small legal team.

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes on the regulatory side of this role.  Our passion is scouting lifelong learners who are driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a desire for continuous improvement.  We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow, and evolve with our teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Counsel People & Culture and other internal teams on a broad range of employment matters including recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, performance management, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, leaves of absence, non-competes, employee/contractor classification, health and safety, wage and hour, predictive scheduling, meal and rest breaks, background checks, employee relations, best practices, and other labor and employment-related matters, policies, and procedures
• Manage all aspects of employment-related disputes, pre-litigation demands, administrative charges, and employee litigation (including drafting position statements and attending mediations), and developing strategies to resolve them
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of scalable and compliant policies and practices to drive compliance with all applicable employment laws
• Oversee and/or conduct internal investigations of employee relations matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies including employee handbooks and related policies, offer letters, severance agreements, and bonus compensation plans
• Provide practical day-to-day advice on employment matters affecting the employee population in our stores, distribution center, and corporate offices

Regulatory

• Work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with laws in the US and abroad related to climate reporting, extended producer responsibility, supply chain due diligence and reporting, product disclosure laws, and other product regulatory issues
• Help develop and scale David Yurman’s ESG reporting program and processes, including identifying and implementing process improvements and technology-enabled solutions
• Assist in drafting and preparing climate and supply chain-related reports and disclosures
• Implement internal processes and practices to support ESG-related governance requirements and meet third-party assurance and verification requirements

General

• Build and deliver internal training programs relevant to the above matters
• Audit business practices to develop and implement policies and procedures to continuously improve compliance and mitigate product/supply chain risks and employment-related risks
• Monitor, research, and provide proactive guidance to cross-functional partners on developments in ESG regulations, product regulations, supply chain-related regulations, employment laws, and related best practices at the local, state, and federal levels and key international markets
• Ability to partner and manage outside counsel

Required Qualifications

• JD with at least 5 years’ of professional experience practicing employment law
• Broad subject matter expertise in federal and state employment laws and regulations, including NY, NJ, and CA
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize across a range of matters to meet timelines in a fast-paced organization
• Experience with employment issues associated with a retail workforce
• Eager to take ownership over work product and advance work independently, but also knows when to escalate issues
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to tackle any task or project, big or small, to accomplish team objectives
• Ability to provide practical, strategic, and business-oriented legal advice
• Resourceful and proactive, with a strong ability to balance legal risk with practical business considerations
• Excellent judgment and the highest level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to provide advice, recommendations, and counseling across all business units and at all levels of the company
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop deep collaborative relationships at all levels across the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with unionized environments is a plus

Location: New York, NY (Tribeca)
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote)
Estimated Salary Range: $195,000 - $215,000

Base pay is one component of David Yurman's total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all.

David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).