Senior Counsel (Temporary Maternity Cover)

The role

The Senior Counsel will focus on licensing and activating a portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands. You will draft and negotiate key fashion, marketing, and media deals while balancing business needs with risk mitigation.

What you will do

• Draft, review and negotiate agreements relating to intellectual property licensing, fashion, retail, advertising, marketing, e-commerce, and general commercial matters.
• Coordinate with business development, brand management, and marketing/production teams.
• Enable the business to achieve targets while respecting company principles and laws.
• Review, negotiate and draft trademark license agreements, talent and influencer agreements, production agency agreements, retail and e-commerce agreements, permission and clearance agreements, sponsor
• Assist in-house and outside counsel with ongoing general matters for the Legal Department.

Required qualifications

• 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
• Valid license to practice law in New York State
• Ability to accept and action instructions concerning both specific assignments and general policies
• 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
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, flexible, organized, discreet and cost-conscious problem solver
• Experience in the Fashion/Retail, Entertainment/Media, and/or Apparel Industries

Nice to have

• Experience in data / privacy law

About the company

Authentic Brands Group is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. The company's portfolio includes brands such as Reebok, Champion, and Guess.