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About the Role

Steve Madden is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the primary legal advisor for the Company's European commercial activities and intellectual property matters, supporting its diverse portfolio of brands.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage domestic and international commercial agreements, including distribution, agency, sales representative, licensing, manufacturing, supply, vendor, service, e-commerce, technology, marketing, promotional, and collaboration agreements.
• Advise business teams on commercial and contractual matters involving European markets.
• Support international expansion initiatives and strategic commercial relationships.
• Provide practical legal guidance to business stakeholders to facilitate efficient and compliant commercial operations.
• Conduct intellectual property clearance reviews for proposed concepts, with an emphasis on European trademark and design rights.
• Advise Design, Product Development, and Merchandising teams regarding intellectual property risks and strategies.
• Work closely with outside intellectual property counsel to assess legal risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Assist in developing and implementing global intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies.
• Oversee and manage trademark, design, copyright, and unfair competition disputes throughout Europe.
• Direct and coordinate outside counsel handling intellectual property litigation, customs enforcement, oppositions, cancellations, and administrative proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with senior legal leadership and business stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging legal developments affecting European intellectual property rights and advise internal clients.
• Advise on European legal issues affecting consumer products, including commercial law, marketing practices, consumer protection, and product-related legal considerations.
• Partner with internal teams on legal issues affecting international product launches and business initiatives.
• Assist with legal support for licensing, brand collaborations, and international marketing initiatives.
• Provide legal training to internal business teams regarding intellectual property and commercial contracting best practices.
• Manage outside counsel throughout Europe and oversee legal budgets for assigned matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one or more European Union member states.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant legal experience in-house and/or with a leading law firm.
• Experience negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated experience advising on European intellectual property matters, including trademark and design law.
• Experience managing cross-border intellectual property disputes and outside counsel.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

Skills

• Commercial judgment
• Business acumen
• Solution-oriented approach
• Negotiation skills
• Relationship management skills
• Effective communication
• Strategic thinking
• Risk assessment
• Project management capabilities

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-5 years

Education Level

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000 - $100,000

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time-off policy

About the Company

• Steve Madden is a global brand known for footwear, handbags, accessories, apparel, and licensed products.