Senior Counsel (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Authentic Brands Group • New York, NY

7h • $80 - $95

About The Position

Authentic Brands Group is hiring a Senior Counsel for a temporary maternity-cover role supporting its Legal Department, with a focus on Business & Legal Affairs. The position focuses on licensing and activating the company’s fashion and lifestyle brands. The Senior Counsel will draft and negotiate key fashion, marketing, media, and intellectual property licensing agreements while balancing business needs with risk mitigation and helping the business achieve its goals.

The role works closely with business development, brand management, and marketing/production teams, and regularly interacts with the Intellectual Property Department and other internal groups, including Digital, Finance, Communications, and Operations. The Senior Counsel also supports in-house and outside counsel with ongoing general Legal Department matters as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a consumer product, lifestyle/fashion, media/entertainment, marketing/production, or technology company.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Valid license to practice law in New York State.
• Proven ability to accept and act on instructions concerning specific assignments and general policies.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for projects, duties, and tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Harvey.
• Ability to organize workflow and deadlines, including advising on priorities 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data and privacy law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements involving intellectual property licensing, particularly trademarks; fashion; retail; advertising and marketing; e-commerce; and general commercial matters.
• Coordinate directly and efficiently with business development, brand management, and marketing/production colleagues.
• Help the business meet its targets while respecting company principles and applicable laws, and assist in embedding those principles into company processes and decisions.
• Review, negotiate, and draft, or demonstrate familiarity with, trademark license agreements, talent and influencer agreements, production agency agreements, retail and e-commerce license and vendor agreements, permission and clearance agreements, sponsorship and event agreements, sweepstakes, contest and giveaway rules, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in-house and outside counsel with ongoing general matters in the day-to-day functioning of the Company and Legal Department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree