Associate Counsel

At Hot Topic, we breathe pop culture, empowering our customer base through our passion for music, TV, and movies. Our legal team shares this vibrancy, adeptly managing complex challenges and crafting legal strategies that allow our business to thrive.

As the Associate Counsel, you will provide versatile legal support across various departments focusing on intellectual property, product liability, marketing, and social media. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an emerging legal professional to deepen their expertise while directly impacting our business operations.

This is a hybrid role. This person will be required to report to work at Hot Topic in City of Industry, California at least two days per week.

Pay range is $100K - $120K

 Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Draft, negotiate, and revise diverse 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.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and tailor contracts accordingly.
• Advise on intellectual property issues and assist in managing our trademark portfolio with the guidance of outside counsel.
• 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.
• Perform legal research and contribute broadly to our business needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to address and resolve ongoing legal concerns.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• 1+ years of experience in legal roles, with exposure to contract law, intellectual property, or corporate law.
• Preferred experience in copyright, trademark, product safety, social media, or marketing compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various business teams.
• Critical thinker with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).