Commercial Attorney

Overview

About PHOENIX

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Attorney is responsible to independently oversee a wide variety of complex legal and commercial matters, including managing complex commercial agreements, privacy and data security, marketing and promotions, design clearance and other intellectual property matters, and also supporting other corporate legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology services agreements, software license agreements, professional services agreements, master vendor/professional services agreements, talent and freelance services agreements; sponsorship and marketing partnership agreements; and other Company agreements; advise on a range of corporate matters; provide strategic legal guidance to Company on legal risks of various commercial transactions.
• Primary responsibility for privacy compliance within the organization, providing legal counsel and support to a wide range of groups across Express in the areas of consumer privacy and data security, including privacy laws and regulations and industry best practices, such as data protection, data retention, data usage, data security and data breaches; as well as oversight and management of privacy compliance processes such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and other state and federal privacy laws.
• Advise the design, marketing, merchandising, sourcing, and production functions on marketing matters, including product claims, disclaimers, labeling, promotions, marketing materials, and sustainability matters.
• Conduct IP clearance for apparel and accessory designs, naming, brands and advertising.
• May at times manage legal professionals such as outside counsel, paralegals, legal analysts and legal interns.
• Responsible for other projects and initiatives as assigned.
  
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctorate
• Years of experience: 5+
• License: Licensed to practice law in Ohio
  
  

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of commercial agreements, data privacy and/or intellectual property
• Comfortable with and capable of keeping pace in a dynamic growth environment
• Ability to work independently and under general supervision
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow up
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, both written and oral
  
  

Closing

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.