Legal Administrator

Pendleton has been woven in the West since 1863. We're a heritage brand with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and a clear eye on the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and authenticity has carried us for more than 150 years. Now, we're looking for a Corporate Legal Administrator to lead and coordinate all legal functions across Pendleton and help protect the integrity of our brand and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for all legal matters across the organization, including intellectual property, contracts, licensing, and compliance.
• Provide legal guidance to departments, including Marketing, Executive, Sales, Human Resources, and Product Development.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring cost-effective services and high-quality advice.
• Participate in legal proceedings, including litigation, mediation, and settlements, as needed.
• Assist with case preparation, research, collection of records, and legal communications.
• Maintain internal tracking systems to monitor the status of ongoing matters and deadlines.
• Enforce and protect Pendleton's intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Draft and send enforcement communications such as cease and desist letters and DMCA takedown notices.
• Oversee the company's copyright portfolio and support outside counsel with trademark matters.
• Assist with IP licensing agreements to ensure proper protection of company assets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including licensing agreements, sponsorship agreements, independent contractor agreements, photographer permission agreements, publicity releases, and NDAs.
• Continuously refine and update contract templates and processes to maximize efficiency and consistency.
• Work with internal teams to monitor compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate legal risk.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection, labeling, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating internal policies and procedures.
• Identify potential legal risks associated with business activities.
• Supervise one legal support staff member, delegating tasks and providing performance oversight.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or related field required.
• Proven experience as a Legal Administrator or Paralegal, with at least 5 years in a law firm or in-house legal department handling diverse legal matters.
• Expertise in intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and IP licensing.
• Understanding of legal terminology, civil procedure, and the court system.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of contracts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and convey legal concepts to non-legal colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Familiarity with brand protection service providers and international e-commerce platforms.
• Fluency in current social media platforms and understanding of potential legal implications.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple legal inquiries.
• Strong visual memory retention.

Culture & Team

This is an opportunity to join a team that values legal insight as a cornerstone of business success. At Pendleton, we combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to protect the company and its heritage.

Pendleton is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.