Description:
Job Description:A Men's Clothing Store is looking for a proactive, business-minded Marketing Counsel to support our dynamic and growing marketing, content, and partnerships functions. This attorney will be a key advisor to the brand, offering practical guidance on content production, events & activations, advertising & promotions, and charitable giving.
What you'll get to do:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of marketing-related agreements, including those for content production, influencer and talent partnerships, events and activations, sweepstakes, charitable campaigns, and more.
- Support content production by advising on talent releases, production services, music licensing, usage rights, and compliance with social media platform policies.
- Provide legal support for events and activations, including co-marketing, sponsorship, venue agreements, and brand safety best practices.
- Advise on influencer, creator, athlete, and ambassador partnerships in compliance with FTC Endorsement Guidelines and truth-in-advertising laws.
- Counsel on contests, sweepstakes, and giveaways, including drafting official rules, disclosures, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Advise on privacy and data protection issues related to marketing campaigns, including email marketing, data collection, and targeted advertising.
- Review advertising claims, sustainability messaging, and promotional content to ensure compliance with consumer protection and IP laws.
- Support charitable marketing initiatives, including donation agreements, commercial co-ventures, and related disclosure and registration requirements.
Qualifications:
Who You Are:
- J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CA preferred).
- 7+ years of legal experience, ideally with a strong foundation in marketing and/or entertainment/media.
- Familiarity with:
- FTC and state consumer protection laws
- U.S. privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, CAN-SPAM)
- Trademark and copyright issues in commercial content
- Talent agreements and publicity rights
- Music licensing (sync, master use, PROs) in advertising and digital content
- Commercial co-ventures, charitable sales promotions, and related disclosure requirements
- Clear and concise contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional judgment, with the ability to weigh legal risk against creative and business goals.
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and highly organized -- thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in-house at a consumer brand or with lifestyle/retail clients is a plus.