Counsel, Fashion Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in New York

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity, and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models, and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms, and emerging media.

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and a 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 Counsel, you'll be part of Authentic Brand Group’s Business & Legal Affairs Department, which is responsible for drafting and negotiating key fashion, entertainment, and media deals (including IP license agreements) in tandem with business development and brand management teams. You'll regularly interact with ABG’s Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (Marketing / Communications, Finance, Operations, etc.). You are a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and adaptable attorney who will focus on fashion, entertainment, and media licensing for our portfolio of 50 brands. You have excellent communication skills and can articulate positions related to IP licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation, with an eye on achieving business results. You will be required to function at the highest degree of precision, at a fast pace, and in collaboration with a highly sophisticated in-house team of experts in their fields. You are a driven performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be reviewing, negotiating, and drafting the following types of agreements : long and short-form trademark license agreements, retail and / or e-commerce operations, permission and clearance agreements, term sheets, sponsorship / endorsement agreements, event agreements, influencer agreements, agreements / rules for sweepstakes / contests, and settlement agreements.

What you’ll be working on

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property licensing (with an emphasis on trademarks and copyrights), entertainment, fashion, and media marketing (e.g., influencers and talent), e-commerce, and general commercial matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Coordinating directly and efficiently with colleagues from ABG’s business development, brand management, and marketing 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.
• Implementing and overseeing corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assisting 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.
• Embracing opportunities to learn, being receptive to instructions from supervisor(s) concerning specific assignments and general policies, and accepting responsibility for and ownership of tasks to which they are assigned.
• Asking questions (including exercising good judgment regarding when to involve their supervisor), responding well to constructive criticism, and realistically managing expectations.

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Primary Location Salary Range : $125,000 - $140,000

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Salary : $125,000 - $140,000