Senior Counsel, IP & Litigation
Los Angeles On-site
$120,000–$180,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
SHEIN Distribution Corporation (SHEIN US) is seeking a Senior Counsel, IP & Litigation who will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice on a wide-range of IP matters to cross-functional teams and handling the company’s dispute matters. This will include investigating and responding to complaints and managing litigation with outside counsel in connection with various business, intellectual property and other types of commercial and transactional disputes. You will partner closely with members of the US Legal team and business departments and support internal clients of all levels. This is a strong growth opportunity for an enterprising lawyer looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic team. This role will be primarily responsible for handling the company’s dispute matters but also serve as an IP generalist. This position is expected to be a key business partner and to contribute to the success of the Company by combining both legal and business expertise to understand SHEIN’s operations and strategic goals. This attorney will be expected to work effectively across internal legal and non-legal functions.
What you'll bring
- Minimum of five years of intellectual property experience at a law firm, including federal intellectual property litigation.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
- Must be a current member of good standing of at least one state bar.
- In-depth knowledge of laws relating to copyright, trademark, trade dress and right of publicity.
- In-depth knowledge of laws pertaining to platform liability.
- Respond to a wide range of legal inquiries from internal stakeholders, focusing on understanding their needs, providing practical solutions and effectively managing risk.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Exceptional legal drafting, research and analytical skills.
- Ability to make quick decisions while exercising good judgment.
- Have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and sense of professional accountability.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members in other parts of the world.
- Ecommerce, marketplace and/or start-up experience is strongly preferred.