Hybrid Corporate Counsel — IP, Licensing & Contracts

True Religion; El Segundo (CA); 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

Job summary

True Religion is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide broad legal support across commercial and corporate matters, partnering with the EVP, GC & Corporate Secretary. You will negotiate contracts, manage IP, licensing, marketing agreements, and governance while delivering pragmatic legal solutions that align with business growth.

The role requires JD, California or New York license, and 4–6 years of experience in law firms or in-house teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (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, advise and administer a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, consulting, technology, marketing, licensing, distribution, sourcing, manufacturing, talent, brand collaborations and confidentiality agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide timely legal guidance on day-to-day business matters.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives while protecting the company's interests.
• Support the management of True Religion's global intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, brand protection initiatives, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Review and advise advertising, promotional, and social media materials for compliance with applicable laws, intellectual property requirements, and FTC guidelines.
• Assist with litigation matters by coordinating discovery requests, document collection, legal holds, and communications with outside counsel.
• Support privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and consumer protection initiatives, including website terms, privacy policies, vendor agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with corporate governance activities, legal due diligence, contract administration, and other corporate legal projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and contract management practices to increase efficiency across the department.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

True Religion is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide broad legal support across commercial and corporate matters, partnering with the EVP, GC & Corporate Secretary. You will negotiate contracts, manage IP, licensing, marketing agreements, and governance while delivering pragmatic legal solutions that align with business growth.

The role requires JD, California or New York license, and 4–6 years of experience in law firms or in-house teams.