Title: Legal Counsel

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60 countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Liberated Brands is in search of hiring a Corporate Legal Counsel. This is a full-time, mid-level position that is integral to the legal department and Liberated Brands as a whole. The successful candidate will be a proactive worker who is enthusiastic about taking on the crucial responsibilities listed below as well as others if and when a need arises.

• Draft, review, and revise agreements, including manufacturing agreements, content licenses, influencer, content purchase agreements, collaboration agreements, sponsorship agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation and release agreements, and brand ambassador agreements.
• Draft and negotiate, in coordination with the business team, global distributor and international license agreements, with the ability to understand the business team’s goals.
• Redline master services agreements and their related SOW, or SaaS, with vendors, suppliers, Ecomm and IT.
• Litigation, subpoena and dispute support, including investigating potential claims, document collection, and legal hold preparation.
• Communicate with other departments, including department heads and executives.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Member in good standing with the California Bar
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all client and business matters
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple projects
• Ability to work in a collaborative teamwork environment and share information with the appropriate parties
• Comfortable working with executives and department heads outside of the legal team
• Comfortable communicating and drafting agreements with partners/collaborators outside of Liberated Brands (both attorneys and non-attorneys)
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and a demonstrable ability to learn any department-specific software
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment
• This position requires some hours at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely.

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $120,000- $140,000. This position is Hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandallqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disabilitystatus, veteranstatus, sexualorientation, genderidentityoranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com. #LI-Hybrid