Commercial Attorney (Consumer Product Licensing Experience)

Overview

An experienced licensing attorney is sought to support a global entertainment company's consumer products business. The role focuses on negotiating and advising on merchandise licensing transactions and related intellectual property (IP) commercial agreements. The attorney will collaborate closely with brand and commercialization teams and will also review production and talent agreements, analyze chain of title and merchandising rights, and prepare clear rights guidance for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on merchandise licensing and IP-driven commercial agreements
• Review production and talent agreements
• Analyze chain of title and merchandising rights
• Prepare clear, business-facing rights guidance
• Partner with cross-functional brand and commercialization teams

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of significant legal experience in a law firm advising major corporate clients and/or in an in-house corporate legal department
• Strong experience negotiating intellectual property agreements, particularly license agreements
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage multiple high-volume, high-priority projects with minimal supervision
• Effective collaboration skills with a commercial, solution-oriented mindset
• Membership in the California Bar is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates local to Los Angeles and available to come onsite are a strong plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated hourly rate: $95-100, based on qualifications, skillset, relevant experience, client needs, and project requirements
• Target start date: May 4
• Estimated duration: 7 months
• Work schedule: 40 hours per week
• Fully remote position with optional onsite presence for local candidates

Location

• Remote, with preference for candidates local to Los Angeles who can attend onsite as needed