Legal Counsel

$120,000 - $135,000/Yr

Hot Topic - City of Industry, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - City of Industry, CA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

As Legal Counsel at Hot Topic, you will provide versatile legal support across various departments, focusing on contracts, intellectual property, product liability, marketing, and social media. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an emerging legal professional to broaden their skills and make a direct impact on our dynamic business operations. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative legal team that crafts strategies to empower the business while staying true to the vibrant culture of Hot Topic.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and revise a wide range of contracts, including intellectual property license agreements, NDAs, social media influencer agreements, and SaaS agreements.
• Ensure that all contracts align with company policies and mitigate potential risks.
• Advise on intellectual property issues, providing guidance on copyright, trademark, and right of publicity matters.
• Assist in managing our trademark portfolio, including registration and renewals.
• Advise on marketing-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with FTC guidelines, social media endorsement regulations, and advertising laws.
• Review and approve marketing materials to ensure they meet legal standards.
• Consult on product safety and liability to mitigate risks and uphold our standards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support promotional activities by drafting and reviewing terms and conditions for sweepstakes, contests, and other promotional events.
• Ensure that promotional materials comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to address and resolve ongoing legal concerns.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to support business operations.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• 2-4 years of experience at a law firm or in-house role with meaningful exposure to a broad range of contracts and intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity.
• Experience in advertising and marketing compliance is a plus.
• Experience in product safety and compliance is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various business teams.
• Critical thinker with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in advertising and marketing compliance.
• Experience in product safety and compliance.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home and in-office.
• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $135,000.