Counsel, Fashion and Entertainment

What You’ll Do

As Counsel, Fashion and Entertainment you’ll focus on licensing for our portfolio of well-known fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. You'll thrive in our fast-paced environment and articulate positions related to IP licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation. As a member of the legal team, you will draft and negotiate Authentic’s consumer product merchandising, marketing, and entertainment deals (including IP license agreements and endorsement agreements) in tandem with Authentic’s business development and brand management teams. The position also regularly interacts with Authentic’s Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (e.g., Marketing/Communications, Finance, Operations, etc.).

What you’ll be working on

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property licensing, fashion, entertainment, retail, advertising and media marketing (e.g., influencers and talent), e-commerce, SaaS, and general corporate and commercial matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Coordinating directly and efficiently with colleagues from Authentic’s business development, brand management, finance and marketing teams.
• Enabling the business to timely achieve its targets, while respecting the Company’s principles and applying applicable law.
• Implementing and overseeing corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in-house and outside counsel with ongoing general matters for the Legal Department, as required in the day-to-day functioning of the Company and the Legal Department.
• Capable of reviewing, negotiating and drafting the following types of agreements: trademark and copyright license agreements, retail and/or e-commerce operation agreements, permission and clearance agreements, endorsement agreements, sponsorship agreements, co-promotion agreements, event agreements, influencer agreements, rules for sweepstakes / contests, term sheets and settlement agreements.

Must Haves:

• English-law qualified commercial lawyer with 3 - 4 years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a lifestyle, fashion, media/entertainment company, professional sports organization, or consumer product company.
• Proven ability to accept and action instructions concerning both specific assignments and general policies.
• Demonstrative track record of ownership and accountability for projects, duties, and tasks.
• Proficiency with M.S. Office (Word, Outlook)
• Organizing workflow and deadlines (including advising on priority and project management)
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, flexible, organized, discreet and cost-conscious problem solver who can remain calm and work under pressure

Plus:

• Experience in general corporate matters, data / privacy law are a plus but are not required