Description:

What You'll Do
As Senior Counsel, you'll focus on licensing and activating our portfolio of well-known fashion 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, with an eye on achieving business results. As a member supporting the Legal Department focusing on Business & Legal Affairs, you will draft and negotiate Authentic's key fashion, marketing and media deals (including IP license agreements) in tandem with Authentic's business development, brand management, and marketing/production teams. The position also regularly interacts with Authentic's Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (e.g., Digital, Finance, Communications, Operations, etc.).

What you'll be working on

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property licensing (with an emphasis on trademarks), fashion, retail, advertising and marketing (e.g., influencers and talent, production agencies), e-commerce, and general commercial matters.
Coordinating directly and efficiently with colleagues from Authentic's business development, brand management, and marketing/production teams.
Enabling the business to timely achieve its targets, while respecting the Company's principles and applicable laws, and assisting in embedding these principles into the Company's processes and decisions.
Capable of reviewing, negotiating and drafting (or at least familiar with) the following types of agreements: long and short form trademark license agreements, talent and influencer agreements, production agency agreements, retail and/or e-commerce license and vendor agreements, permission and clearance agreements, sponsorship and event agreements, rules for sweepstakes, contests and giveaways, and settlement agreements.
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.

Must Haves:

3-5+ years of law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a consumer product, Lifestyle/fashion, media/entertainment, marketing/production company, or a technology company
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and a valid license to practice law in New York State.
Experience in data / privacy law is a plus but not required
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, Excel, Outlook), and AI (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Harvey)
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
Experience in the Fashion/Retail, Entertainment/Media, and/or Apparel Industries

Primary Location Semi-Monthly Rate: $6,666 - $7,500