Senior Legal Counsel

VeeFriends is an entertainment company dedicated to creating a better world through its universe of 251 characters. VeeFriends combines storytelling, content, collectibles, and community-driven experiences to ignite self-discovery. Each VeeFriends character connects personally with people, reflecting who they are, what they value, or who they want to become. This connection is the magic of VeeFriends— by sharing the values and messages of its characters, it inspires deeper bonds, spreads joy, and empowers individuals to be their best selves.

For more information, visit https://veefriends.com/ and join the discord channel. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Legal Counsel plays a key role in supporting all business units, including Commerce & Licensing, Consumer Experience, Creative and Marketing, Technology, and Back Office teams, to navigate and structure fair, advantageous agreements, evaluate and implement internal policies, and support leadership in calculated Risk vs. Reward opportunities. As a legal generalist, you will also help work with leadership to identify when it is appropriate to engage specialized outside counsel while leveraging guidance from legal-specialized board advisors. 

This role will report to our EVP of Operations, with close support from outside Legal Counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and support the negotiation of legal contracts, including but not limited to IP licensing, merchandising, content production, manufacturing, sponsorship, and other legal arrangements
• Provide legal counsel to business teams on licensing and consumer goods matters, including copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property considerations.
• Advise on business model compliance with all applicable regulations, including those in branded content, consumer goods sales, and other items requiring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and support content partnerships and licensing deals by working cross-functionally with the commerce, business development, and leadership teams.
• Identify potential legal risks in contracts and new business initiatives and advise stakeholders on mitigation strategies to minimize liability.
• Contract lifecycle management: Oversee and manage the lifecycle of agreements, from drafting to execution, including tracking renewals and updates.
• Stay updated on IP, entertainment, licensing, and securities law industry developments, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. degree from an accredited Law School and active membership in good standing with a state bar
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in contract drafting and negotiating, IP licensing, entertainment, and/or consumer goods law.
• Strong understanding of Intellectual Property law, particularly copyright, trademark, and brand protection.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability and comfort to support an early-stage, entrepreneurial, founder-led business in navigating new and innovative approaches to our industries

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

Benefits

- Employer-sponsored 401(k)

- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

- Parental Family Leave

- Unlimited PTO

- Employee lunch subsidy program

- Pretax Commuter Program

- 13 Paid Holidays

- Health and Wellness benefits

VeeFriends is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.