Counsel, Lifestyle and Entertainment EMEA

Counsel, Lifestyle and Entertainment EMEA

London, England

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 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.

What You’ll Do

As Counsel, Lifestyle and Entertainment, you’ll focus on licensing for our portfolio of well-known fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. You'll thrive in our fast-paced environment and articulate positions related to IP licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation. As a member of the legal team, you will draft and negotiate Authentic’s consumer product merchandising, marketing, and entertainment deals (including IP license agreements and endorsement agreements) in tandem with Authentic’s business development and brand management teams. The position also regularly interacts with Authentic’s Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (e.g., Marketing/Communications, Finance, Operations, etc.).

What you’ll be working on

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property licensing, fashion, entertainment, retail, advertising and media marketing (e.g., influencers and talent), e-commerce, SaaS, and general corporate and commercial matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Coordinating directly and efficiently with colleagues from Authentic’s business development, brand management, finance and marketing teams.
• Enabling the business to timely achieve its targets, while respecting the Company’s principles and applying applicable law.
• 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.
• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting various types of agreements: trademark and copyright license agreements, retail and/or e-commerce operation agreements, permission and clearance agreements, endorsement agreements, sponsorship agreements, co-promotion agreements, event agreements, influencer agreements, rules for sweepstakes/contests, term sheets and settlement agreements.

Must Haves:

• English-law qualified commercial lawyer with 3 - 4 years of post-qualification legal experience at a law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a lifestyle, fashion, media/entertainment company, professional sports organization, or consumer product 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.
• Proficiency with M.S. Office (Word, Outlook).
• Organizing workflow and deadlines (including advising on priority and project management).
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, flexible, organized, discreet and cost-conscious problem solver who can remain calm and work under pressure.

Plus:

• Experience in general corporate matters, data/privacy law are a plus but are not required.

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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Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.