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Senior Counsel - Entertainment

Authentic Brands Group
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$165,000 - $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and a valid license to practice law in New York State.
  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including meaningful experience supporting intellectual property licensing, consumer products, entertainment, or related commercial transactions in-house and/or at a nationally recognized law firm.
  • Proven ability to effectively execute on assigned priorities and initiatives instructions concerning both specific assignments and general policies.
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership and accountability for projects, duties, and tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage up, including proactively seeking clarification and alignment on projects and duties, and proactively communicating priorities, risks, and progress with stakeholders and leadership.
  • Experience leveraging legal technology, including AI-assisted legal research and drafting tools, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and approval workflow tools.
Nice to have
  • Prior experience with character licensing, entertainment IP, or children's brand licensing strongly preferred.
  • Experience with children's brands, family entertainment IP, or consumer products targeting minors.
  • Proficiency in one or more additional languages beyond English.
What the job really is

As a Senior Counsel at Authentic Brands Group, you will focus on entertainment, sports, and consumer products licensing for a diverse portfolio of brands. Your role involves drafting and negotiating key entertainment deals, advising on intellectual property matters, and collaborating with various internal teams to support business initiatives. You will also manage the lifecycle of licensing agreements and provide legal guidance on compliance and brand protection efforts.

Things to weigh
  • Position primarily based in New York City or Los Angeles with a hybrid schedule of four days in-office and one day remote.
  • No specific benefits or perks mentioned in the posting.
  • Salary range provided is $165,000 - $180,000, which may be a consideration for candidates.
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