Legal Counsel EMEAI

Who We Are

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 the worlds largest sports and entertainment licensing company Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries including 13000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400000 points of 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

Youll be able to access the resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What were saying is this isnt your average day job. If youre hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career lets 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.

As Legal Counsel EMEA youll be part of Authentic Brand Groups 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. Youll regularly interact with Authentics Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (Marketing / Communications Finance Operations etc.).

You are a detail-oriented highly motivated and adaptable attorney that will focus on fashion entertainment and media licensing for our portfolio of 30 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. Youll 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.

• 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 Authentics business development brand management and marketing teams.
• Enabling the business to timely achieve its targets while respecting the Companys principles and applicable laws and assisting in embedding these principles into the Companys processes and decisions.
• Implementing and overseeing corporate policies procedures and programs.
• 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.
• Embraces opportunities to learn is receptive to instructions from supervisor(s) concerning specific assignments and general policies and accepts responsibility for and ownership of tasks to which they are assigned.
• Asks questions (including exercising good judgment regarding when to involve their supervisor) responds well to constructive criticism and realistically manages expectations.

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or US)
• 3-6 years of law firm and / or equivalent in-house experience at a consumer product media / entertainment company or a technology company
• 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.
• Is successful at managing up including asking questions to seek clarification and alignment on…