Hybrid Corporate Counsel — IP, Contracts & Compliance

True Religion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Merchandise discounts

Commuter benefits

Wellness & Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

True Religion is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support a broad range of commercial and corporate matters, partnering with the EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. The role covers contract negotiation, IP protection, licensing, marketing agreements, litigation support, privacy policies, and governance.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Retail, Operations, Finance, and HR to craft practical legal solutions that enable business growth while

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California or New York, or ability to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel.
• Minimum 4–6 years of legal experience within a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting corporate departments with practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to intellectual property, licensing, marketing, or consumer products law.
• Strong critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while understanding the level of importance for each.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to provide timely legal guidance on day‑to‑day matters.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives.
• Support management of the company's IP portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Review advertising, promotional, and social media materials for compliance.
• Assist with litigation matters by coordinating discovery and communications with outside counsel.
• Support privacy, cybersecurity, e‑commerce, and consumer protection initiatives.
• Assist with corporate governance activities and contract administration.
• Contribute to improving legal processes and contract management practices.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial contracts drafting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Contract lifecycle management systems

Job description

True Religion is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support a broad range of commercial and corporate matters, partnering with the EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. The role covers contract negotiation, IP protection, licensing, marketing agreements, litigation support, privacy policies, and governance.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Retail, Operations, Finance, and HR to craft practical legal solutions that enable business growth while