Business and Legal Affairs Senior Associate, Employment & Compliance

About Schumacher  

F. Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500 employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers“celebrate the feeling of home”.Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. 

Role Overview

F. Schumacher & Co.’s Business and Legal Affairs Team is seeking a detail-oriented, thoughtful, and highly organized Associate to support our employment, employee relations, and compliance work. This role will partner closely with the People & Organization Team and business leaders to research workplace matters, help develop practical policies and processes, and coordinate company compliance requirements, including insurance, business licenses, registrations, and related reporting. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling sensitive information, translating research into clear recommendations, and keeping multiple workstreams moving in a fast-paced environment. The role is full-time and hybrid, with approximately three days per week in our SoHo, New York City office.

 
RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Partner closely with the People & Organization Team on employee relations matters, including gathering and organizing relevant information, researching legal and policy considerations, preparing timelines and summaries, and supporting appropriate documentation and follow-up. 

• Conduct legal and business research on employment law, workplace practices, leave and accommodation requirements, wage and hour issues, employee conduct, immigration and work authorization matters, and other People & Organization matters, and provide concise, practical summaries for internal stakeholders. 

• Help draft, review, implement, and maintain employee-facing policies, handbook updates, templates, and general guidance materials in coordination with People & Organization and outside counsel, as appropriate. 

• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the company’s workforce and operations, identify potential impacts, and keep business unit leaders up to date on any applicable changes. 

• Coordinate the company’s employee immigration matters in partnership with external counsel, including supporting visa sponsorship and renewal processes, gathering required documentation, tracking case status and key deadlines, and facilitating communications between employees, managers, and counsel. 

• Maintain organized immigration records, including visa and work authorization expiration dates, renewal timelines, and required company actions, and proactively flag upcoming deadlines or issues requiring attention. 

• Maintain organized trackers, files, and supporting documentation for employment, immigration, policy, and other regulatory obligations; proactively flag upcoming deadlines, gaps, and required actions. 

• Assist with compliance reviews, internal audits, information requests, and the development of scalable procedures and controls that support consistent practices across the company. 

• Provide general research and project support to the Business and Legal Affairs Team as priorities require. 

REQUIRMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree and about 5 years of relevant experience in legal, employee relations, human resources compliance, business affairs, or a related role. 

• Demonstrates interest in employment matters, workplace compliance, and support for People & Organization teams; experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, HR team, or compliance function is a plus. 

• Experience supporting employment-based immigration or visa matters is preferred, including experience coordinating with external immigration counsel, employees, and internal HR or People teams. 

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex legal or regulatory information into clear, concise, business-friendly guidance. 

• Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, or employee-related information. 

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage recurring obligations, detailed trackers, immigration deadlines, and multiple priorities. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach to working with employees, business leaders, People & Organization, Finance, Operations, outside counsel, and other external partners. 

• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, communicate progress and risks, and proactively seek guidance when appropriate. 

• Comfort working in a small, fast-moving team and shifting between research, drafting, coordination, and administrative execution. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and comfort learning document management, compliance tracking, and other business systems. 

• Interest in design, creativity, and the luxury lifestyle space is a plus. 

Benefits Package 

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan 

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage 
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan 
• Vision Coverage  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays 
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave 
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.