Senior Counsel, Entertainment Licensing & IP

Authentic-Brands-Group-LLC-1

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 165,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Authentic Brands Group, a global brand and entertainment platform, seeks a Senior Counsel to lead IP licensing for its entertainment and consumer brands. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating key licensing agreements while balancing business needs with risk.

The candidate will work with business development, brand management and marketing teams across North America and internationally. Based in New York City or Los Angeles, you will operate in a fast-paced environment with a four-day

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a valid New York license.
  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience in IP licensing, consumer brands, or entertainment transactions.
  • Proven ownership and accountability for projects with strong communication to leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and negotiate IP and consumer products licensing agreements, including trademarks and copyrights.
  • Develop templates, playbooks and guidance to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on new business initiatives and product launches.
  • Advise senior stakeholders on trademarks, copyrights and other IP throughout the licensing lifecycle.

Skills

IP licensing
Contract negotiation
Entertainment law
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school
New York bar license

Tools

CLM platforms
Harvey / Claude AI tools
MS Office

Job description

Authentic Brands Group, a global brand and entertainment platform, seeks a Senior Counsel to lead IP licensing for its entertainment and consumer brands. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating key licensing agreements while balancing business needs with risk.

The candidate will work with business development, brand management and marketing teams across North America and internationally. Based in New York City or Los Angeles, you will operate in a fast-paced environment with a four-day

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