Counsel - Intellectual Property

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 portfolio. As 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 and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic 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

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, 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. 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 You’ll Do

As Counsel, you’ll be the an attorney based in Authentic’s Shanghai office, where you’ll work closely with Authentic’s APAC teams by focusing on dispute resolution, contract enforcement, brand protections and other intellectual property (IP) related legal matters. You will play a pivotal role in protecting and enforcing Authentic’s intellectual property rights and license agreements, and supporting dispute resolution efforts across the APAC region. Your primary focus will be on civil enforcement, litigation support, and brand protection initiatives. This includes working on pre-litigation strategy, managing external counsel, handling enforcement actions, and advising internal stakeholders on risk mitigation and contract enforcement. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of internal processes and policies aimed at protecting the value of Authentic’s global brand portfolio.You'll report to –Vice President, Associate General Counsel, who is based in Shanghai. As a member of the legal team, you will collaborate regularly with Authentic’s Brand Management, Marketing/Communications, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure the protection and enforcement of the company’s global portfolio of iconic brands.

What you’ll be working on

• Manage and support all phases of civil enforcement, from fact-gathering and investigations to preparing and issuing breach notices, termination notices, cease and desist letters, demand letters, and settlement agreements.
• Draft, review, and support the negotiation of IP-related legal documents, including brand protection agreements, license provisions, and enforcement documentation.
• Provide practical and business-focused legal and strategic advice on dispute resolution, contract enforcement, brand protection, and IP-related issues across the APAC region.
• Support litigation and enforcement efforts by preparing case summaries, status reports, budgets, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining internal litigation files, including docketing and case tracking.
• Coordinate with external counsel and assist with the management of legal proceedings involving the company.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and other supporting documentation as needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Legal Department, including cross-functional legal guidance as required.

Must Haves: 

• 6+ years of law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience focusing on IP enforcement, contract dispute resolution and brand protection matters.
• 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 US, UK or other major common law jurisdictions is preferable but not a must.
• Strong command of PRC IP laws and familiarity with international enforcement practices. Experience in privacy, corporate/M&A, and/or employment law is a plus but is not required.
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and provide sound, practical legal advice.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Proficiency with M.S. Office (Word, Outlook).

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the 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.

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