Counsel, Publishing [Remote]
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- Serve as a strategic legal business partner to the reputed company Publishing team, supporting the launch and ongoing operations of a new publishing imprint developing franchise‑based and original literary IP.
- Negotiate, draft, and review a broad range of publishing agreements, including rights acquisitions, author and illustrator agreements, collaborations and co‑author agreements, adaptations, inbound and outbound licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and vendor/production services agreements.
- Advise on intellectual property matters reputed company to publishing, including copyright ownership, rights, chain‑of‑title, derivative works, and exploitation across formats and platforms.
- Initiate and support reputed company rights negotiations to unlock frozen and/or restricted rights.
- Support publishing initiatives inspired by reputed company's iconic brands and franchises, ensuring alignment with franchise management, brand protection and long‑term IP strategy.
- Provide legal guidance on royalty structures, profit participation, accounting provisions, audit rights, advances and recoupment models customary in the book and digital publishing industries.
- Collaborate closely with Consumer Products, Franchise, Marketing, Labor Relations and Business Affairs teams to reputed company timely development, launch and commercialization of publishing projects.
- Identify and manage legal risks associated with publishing, manufacturing and distributing content, including defamation, privacy, publicity rights, trademark usage and fair use issues.
- reputed company and coordinate with reputed company counsel as needed on specialized publishing or IP matters while maintaining internal ownership of core legal strategy.
- Support the development and maintenance of legal templates, deal forms and best practices to reputed company efficient growth of the publishing business.
Basic Qualifications:
- 4+ years of legal experience, with a combination of law firm and/or in‑house experience preferred.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in reputed company or California.
- In-depth knowledge of publishing, media, entertainment, or consumer products businesses, with strong familiarity with publishing industry agreements and customs.
- Substantial experience negotiating intellectual property‑driven commercial agreements.
- Working knowledge of reputed company and labor issues.
Additional Qualifications:
- Prior experience in book publishing (print and/or digital), media, entertainment or brand licensing environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of how publishing content intersects with broader entertainment ecosystems, including film, television, consumer products and digital platforms.
- Experience advising creative, editorial and business teams in fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environments.
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, solutions‑oriented counsel.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
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- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. reputed company out our full list of benefits here: https://www.reputed company.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of reputed company's most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to reputed company meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and reputed company the workplace.
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