IP Transactional Counsel
Mission: Will manage and advise regarding all legal aspects of our company Merchandise Licensing Program, including agreement drafting and review, performance issues, and dispute resolution. This position will also handle in-licensing agreements, IP data management, and various other transactional issues as needed. Dynamic, fast-moving company with a flourishing Licensing Program.
Key Result Areas Time Utilization
Advise regarding merchandise licensing program, 50%
negotiate and draft revisions, handle questions
In-house licenses for various products and design rights 20%
IP Data Asset Management 20%
Miscellaneous projects as assigned 10%
Total 100%
Education/Experience
- Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school
- Must be in good standing with the California State Bar
- 3-8 years’ experience in-house, handing the above-described matters.
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
- Must exercise excellent judgment and make sound decisions
- Well organized, flexible and multi-task oriented
- Motivated self-starter who can work quickly and independently
- Shows written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels
- Positive, Can-do attitude highly valued
Authority
- Reports to the General Counsel
Key Result Areas and Activities
Review, revise, and draft contracts –
- Receive and review deal points for licensing program
- Negotiate legal terms as needed
- Present and discuss terms to business team and management
- Manage execution and storage of agreements
Manage all company “in-licensing”-
- Work with internal client to negotiate and finalize terms
- Review agreements, draft and revise
- Manage execution and performance issues
- Other Projects-
- Manage and advise on various intellectual property management issues
- Maintain and update Data Asset management tool
- Assist or manage special projects as needed