Associate Legal Counsel

Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Associate Legal Counsel to support a dynamic, multi-brand platform operating across brand ownership, licensing, joint ventures, and direct-to-consumer channels.

This role is designed for a commercially driven attorney who can operate fluidly across both licensor and licensee perspectives, supporting deal-making, structuring, and execution across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Structuring & Commercial Agreements


• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:


• Licensing (both licensor and licensee-side)


• Joint ventures, equity partnerships, and IP transactions


• Distribution, wholesale, and franchise agreements


• E-commerce, digital marketplace, and platform agreements


• Support structuring of key deal terms, including:


• Royalties, minimum guarantees (MGs), advances


• Territory, channel, and exclusivity frameworks


• Performance thresholds, renewal/termination rights

Cross-Platform Legal Support

• Advise internal teams across brand management, business development, finance, and creative


• Provide legal guidance across product, marketing, digital, and retail initiatives


• Support global expansion, including market entry strategies and local compliance considerations

IP, Brand Protection & Enforcement

• Oversee and enforce proper use of intellectual property across partners


• Manage channel conflict, territorial disputes, and distribution compliance


• Partner with external counsel on trademarks, enforcement actions, and international IP matters

E-Commerce & Distribution Strategy

• Support legal frameworks for:


• Amazon (1P vs. 3P) and preferred third-party operator models


• Direct-to-consumer (DTC) and wholesale channel alignment


• Off-price and grey market control strategies


• Help implement licensor-driven governance structures across distribution channels

Operational Infrastructure & Governance

• Build and maintain scalable legal templates, SOPs, and governance frameworks


• Support contract lifecycle management and internal approval processes


• Contribute to the development of a centralized legal playbook across brands

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NY preferred)


• 3–6 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house


• Strong background in commercial transactions and contract negotiation


• Experience with consumer brands, retail, licensing, or IP-driven businesses

Preferred Experience

• Experience across both licensor and licensee environments


• Familiarity with:


• Royalty structures, MGs, and licensing economics


• Joint ventures and IP ownership structures


• Retail and e-commerce distribution models


• Exposure to international markets and cross-border agreements