Legal Counsel - EMEAI

Authentic Brands Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global lifestyle and entertainment company is seeking a Legal Counsel for the EMEA region to draft, review, and negotiate key agreements involving intellectual property licensing in fashion, entertainment, and media. The ideal candidate must be a qualified lawyer with 3-6 years of relevant experience and exceptional communication skills. This full-time role is based in London, offering a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of law-firm or in-house experience in consumer product, media/entertainment, or technology company.
• Proven ability to respond to instructions and general policies.
• Success at managing up and aligning on projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to intellectual property licensing.
• Provide advice on trademarks and other intellectual property issues.
• Coordinate directly with business development and brand management teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Adaptability

Ownership

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or US)

Job description

About Authentic

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 portfolio. The world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best‑in‑class partners to optimize long‑term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores, shop‑in‑shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences, creating original marketing strategies that drive success across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media.

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and a nimble environment. This isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands, 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. Headquarters: New York City, with offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London and Shanghai.

Legal Counsel, EMEA

As Legal Counsel, EMEA, you’ll be part of Authentic Brand Group’s Business & Legal Affairs Department, responsible for drafting and negotiating key fashion, entertainment, and media deals (including IP license agreements) in tandem with business development and brand management teams. You’ll regularly interact with Authentic’s Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (Marketing/Communications, Finance, Operations, etc.). You are detail‑oriented, highly motivated and adaptable, focusing on fashion, entertainment, and media licensing for our portfolio of 30+ brands. You possess excellent communication skills, articulating IP licensing positions that balance business needs with risk mitigation and an eye on achieving business results. Your work will be at the highest precision, fast pace, and collaborative with a sophisticated in‑house team of experts. You are a driven performer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Tasks include reviewing, negotiating, and drafting 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, sweepstakes/contest rules, and settlement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to intellectual property licensing (trademarks and copyrights), entertainment, fashion, and media marketing (e.g., influencers and talent), e‑commerce, and general commercial matters.
• Provide advice on trademarks and other intellectual property issues.
• Coordinate directly and efficiently with business development, brand management, and marketing teams.
• Enable the business to achieve targets while respecting company principles and applicable laws, embedding these principles into processes and decisions.
• Implement and oversee corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in‑house and outside counsel with ongoing general matters for the Legal Department as required.
• Embrace opportunities to learn, respond constructively to feedback, and manage expectations responsibly.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements, including long‑form and short‑form trademark license agreements, retail and e‑commerce operations, permission agreements, term sheets, sponsorship/endorsement agreements, event agreements, influencer agreements, sweepstakes/contest rules, and settlement agreements.
• Providing IP and legal counsel to support business initiatives.
• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams across authentic’s global brand landscape.
• Ensuring compliance and timely execution of agreements and corporate procedures.
• Working with senior leadership to emphasize strategic legal and IP priorities.
• Supporting external and internal counsel with day‑to‑day matters for the Legal Department.

Must Haves

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or US).
• 3‑6 years of law‑firm or equivalent in‑house experience at a consumer product, media/entertainment, or technology company.
• Proven ability to accept and act on instructions for specific assignments and general policies.
• Track record of ownership and accountability for projects, duties, and tasks.
• Success at managing up, asking clarifying questions, and aligning on projects and duties.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• English fluency (required); additional languages a plus.
• A passion for the intersection of fashion, entertainment, business, and law.

Fraud Alert

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Please note:

• All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
• Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com address.
• We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process.

If you believe you have been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Authentic is an equal‑opportunity employer and we value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all team members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Accommodation Statement

For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Legal | Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion