Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Authentic Brands Group
New York City, NY
About the Job
Who We Are
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global portfolio. It connects iconic sports, lifestyle, entertainment and media brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Generating more than $29 billion in global annual retail sales, Authentic's brands have an expansive retail footprint in 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale.
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
As Vice President, Associate General Counsel, you'll focus on licensing for our portfolio of well-known fashion and lifestyle brands. You'll thrive in our fast-paced environment and articulate positions related to intellectual property (IP) licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation, with an eye on driving revenue and achieving results. You'll report to the Deputy General Counsel, and play a lead role in drafting and negotiating Authentic's key deals (including IP license agreements) in tandem with Authentic's Business Development, Brand Management, and M&A teams. The position also regularly interacts with Authentic's IP Department and other internal business units (e.g., Marketing/Communications, Finance, Operations, etc.).
What you'll be working on
- Lead role focused on independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering license and other agreements relating to IP (with an emphasis on trademarks), talent/endorsement/influencer agreements, amendments, renewals, customs/authorization letters, and a range of related commercial agreements.
- Supervising other legal team members (e.g., Counsel and/or Senior Counsel) by reviewing work product, ensuring timely delivery of work product, and providing training on internal processes, substantive skills, and soft skills.
- Enabling Authentic's 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.
- Implementing and overseeing corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
Must Haves
- 6-10+ years of hands-on complex IP licensing experience at a law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a consumer products, fashion, media/entertainment, or technology company
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a valid license to practice law in New York State.
- Experience in the fashion, retail, entertainment, sports, and/or apparel industries is required. Experience in data / privacy law is a plus but is 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.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, flexible, organized, discreet and cost-conscious problem solver who can remain calm and work under pressure.
- Organizing workflow and deadlines (including advising on priority and project management).
Primary Location Salary:
$200,000 - $250,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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