Counsel APAC

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A brand strategy creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment the worlds largest sports and entertainment licensing company Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries including 13000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400000 points of transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling compelling content innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints platforms and emerging media

Why Authentic

Youll be able to access the resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What were saying is this isnt your average day job. If youre hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career lets chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail marketing licensing legal and more we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine evolve and transform brands! At Authentic we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami as well as Toronto Mexico City London and Shanghai.

What Youll Do

As Counsel youll be the an attorney based in Authentics Shanghai office where youll work closely with Authentics APAC Business Development and Brand Management teams by focusing on fashion entertainment and media licensing for our portfolio of brands. Youll thrive in our fast-paced environment and articulate positions related to IP licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation with an eye on achieving business results. Youll report to VP Associate General Counsel - APAC who is based in Shanghai. As a member of the legal team you will draft and negotiate Authentics fashion entertainment and media deals (including IP license agreements) in tandem with Authentics business development and brand management teams. The position also regularly interacts with Authentics Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (e.g. Marketing/Communications Finance Operations etc.).

What youll be working on

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property licensing (with an emphasis on trademarks and copyrights) entertainment fashion and media marketing (e.g. influencers and talent) e-commerce and general commercial matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Coordinating directly and efficiently with colleagues from Authentics business development brand management and marketing teams.
• Enabling the business to timely achieve its targets while respecting the Companys principles and applicable laws and assisting in embedding these principles into the Companys processes and decisions.
• Implementing and overseeing corporate policies procedures and programs.
• Assist in-house and outside counsel with ongoing general matters for the Legal Department as required in the day-to-day functioning of the Company and the Legal Department.
• Capable of reviewing negotiating and drafting (or at least familiar with) the following types of agreements: long and short form trademark license agreements retail and/or e-commerce operations permission and clearance agreements term sheets sponsorship/endorsement agreements event agreements influencer agreements agreements/rules for sweepstakes / contests and settlement agreements.

Must Haves:

• PRC law degree from a reputable university/law school. Additional law dgree in US UK or other major common law jurisdictions is preferable but not a must.
• PRC bar qualification is required. Additional bar qualification in other jurisdictions is preferred but not a must.
• 6-10 years of large international law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a consumer product Lifestyle/fashion media/entertainment company professional sports organization consumer product company or technology company.
• Experience in U.S. and Chinese law. Experience in privacy corporate/M&A and/or employment law is a plus but is not required.
• Strong negotiation communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Proficiency with M.S. Office (Word Outlook).

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