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