- Location
- Whippany New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $182,000–257,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co., the legendary New York jeweler founded in 1837, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a house synonymous with timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and cultural influence. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. cultivates a refined, client-centric environment where creativity, precision, and service excellence are highly valued. Its teams span retail, design, manufacturing, merchandising, corporate functions, and sustainability, united by a commitment to innovation and responsible luxury. With the strength of a global maison and the heritage of an American icon, Tiffany & Co. provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape moments of beauty, celebration, and lasting meaning.
Tiffany & Co. seeks a Managing Counsel, Employment Law to advise its worldwide human resources team and business partners, manage employment disputes and litigation, counsel on compensation and benefits, and oversee outside counsel and legal assistants. The role is based at either the New York, NY or Whippany, NJ corporate offices; the hiring range is $182,000–$257,000, with bonus eligibility, and the offered salary depends on relevant skills and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as principal legal advisor to the worldwide human resources team and support retail, manufacturing and corporate business partners on human resources and employment matters.
- Advise on employment law matters, including hiring, progressive discipline and separations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, restrictive covenants, leaves and accommodations, reductions in force, independent contractors, global mobility programs, immigration, and wage and hour matters.
- Draft and review employment-related policies, procedures and agreements.
- Investigate and respond to employee claims; represent Tiffany & Co. in proceedings before federal and state agencies; and manage employment-related arbitration and litigation worldwide.
- Advise on compensation and benefits, including compliance issues related to the design, implementation and governance of health and welfare and retirement plans.
- Manage outside counsel and oversee budgets.
- Supervise legal assistants.
- Support departmental initiatives relating to outside counsel management, budgeting, and training and development.
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school.
- 5–8+ years of professional experience with a law firm or in-house legal department focused on employment law; a mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.
- Expertise in U.S. employment and benefits law; experience with international employment law matters is preferred.
- Outstanding writing, drafting and communication skills.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver complex legal advice in a business-friendly manner.
- Ability to establish credibility with senior management.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work through effective time management and prioritization.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years; the role also specifies 5–8+ years of professional experience in employment work at a law firm or in-house legal department.
Education
JD from an accredited law school.
Workplace
This position is based in Whippany, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 182,000 to USD 257,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible for a bonus.
Culture
Tiffany & Co. fosters a refined, client-centric workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for heritage shape the employee experience. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to moments of meaning within one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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