At Hot Topic, we live and breathe pop culture, fueling our fans' passions for music, TV, and movies. Our team thrives on the energy and creativity of our community, always pushing boundaries to keep the spirit of fandom alive. Our legal team is no different—dynamic, innovative, and ready to tackle any challenge. We craft legal strategies that empower our business to thrive, all while staying true to the vibrant culture that makes Hot Topic rock.
As Legal Counsel, 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.
This is a hybrid role. The person will be required to report to work at Hot Topic headquarters in City of Industry, California, at least two days a week.
Pay range is $120K - $135K
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 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.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 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.
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What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.
Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!
When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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