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About the Role
As Director, Associate Counsel for Centric Brands, you will be a member of the Legal team, reporting directly to the EVP/General Counsel. You will be responsible for licensing and other contracts, intellectual property matters, and mergers & acquisitions, with a focus on fashion, apparel, accessories and luxury goods. You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal business units, providing practical legal guidance that supports growth, ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and protects the company’s assets and reputation. You will also partner closely with and provide support to other members of the Legal team and external counsel on a broad range of commercial, corporate, compliance, and strategic legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and negotiate domestic and international brand licensing agreements, joint ventures, endorsements, and collaborations.
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations across all licensing activities, and serve as a liaison between legal and business teams to support licensing transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of other commercial contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, partnership deals, distribution contracts, and NDAs.
- Provide contract support to cross-functional teams such as design, sourcing, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure business alignment and risk mitigation.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks.
- Conduct legal clearances and risk assessments for trademarks, brands, products, marketing materials, and licensing initiatives.
- Develop and execute strategies to protect brand equity, monitor infringement, and manage disputes in collaboration with external counsel.
- Advise on IP issues related to advertising, product design, packaging, and digital content.
- Provide legal counsel and risk analysis for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures.
- Perform legal due diligence and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Support post-transaction integration efforts, including transition services, governance, and compliance.
- Oversee corporate governance matters and manage entity maintenance and corporate records.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the New York Bar (or eligible for in-house registration).
- 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, either as an M&A or IP associate, ideally in a major law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Strong experience in contracts, intellectual property, licensing, and/or M&A required.
- Prior experience in fashion, apparel, luxury goods, or consumer products strongly preferred.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and own and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Business-minded approach with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Contracts
- Intellectual Property
- Licensing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Drafting
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000 - $180,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Summer Fridays
- Generous PTO
- Merchandise discounts
- Career development opportunities
About the Company
- Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.
- Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth.
- We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.
- Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
- Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in.
- Our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
- Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.
Equal Opportunity
- Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.