Consumer Products Licensing Counsel

About Tenor Legal: Tenor is the premier legal services firm known for innovation and excellence across one of the broadest and most dynamic networks of talent in the legal industry. We work with Fortune 500 companies and top-tier law firms, offering exceptional legal professionals on both flexible secondment and permanent placements. The Opportunity Tenor Legal is seeking a Consumer Products Licensing Attorney to support one of the world's most iconic entertainment and media companies on a full-time contract engagement. This role involves providing legal counsel across a portfolio of globally recognized franchises spanning film, animation, and publishing—advising on merchandise licensing, rights management, and consumer products agreements that bring beloved characters and stories to life for consumers worldwide. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who thrives at the intersection of intellectual property, entertainment, and consumer products—working alongside a world-class legal team on transactions that have real cultural impact. The Client Our client is a preeminent global entertainment and media conglomerate whose portfolio includes some of the most beloved and commercially successful franchises in history. The company's Consumer Products division commercializes an unmatched roster of characters, stories, and worlds through merchandise licensing, publishing, and brand collaborations that reach hundreds of millions of consumers globally. If you've walked through a toy aisle, a bookstore, or a theme park gift shop, you've encountered this client's work. Key Details • Engagement Type: Full-Time Contract (through Tenor Legal) • Duration: May, 2026 – December, 2026 • Location: Los Angeles area preferred; remote candidates will be considered • Compensation: $175,000 – $190,000 annualized • Benefits: Healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, paid holidays, and paid bar dues Responsibilities • Provide legal advice and guidance related to consumer products license agreements and related matters • Draft and negotiate consumer products-related agreements, focusing primarily on merchandise license agreements and amendments, as well as promotional, service, vendor, and non-disclosure agreements • Collaborate closely with licensing attorneys, paralegals, and business clients across North America and Global Brand Commercialization Teams, Contract Administration, and Business Affairs • Provide legal support for merchandise and publishing rights clearances and management, including: ◦ Researching, analyzing, and summarizing production agreements, acquisition agreements, talent agreements, chain of title, and other rights-related agreements ◦ Drafting Merchandise Rights Memos and summaries • Handle miscellaneous projects as they arise Qualifications • Law degree (JD or equivalent) from an accredited law school • Active membership in the bar of the state in which you're physically located. • At least 5 years of significant legal experience in a law firm advising major corporate clients and/or an in-house corporate legal department • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills • Strong commercial/transactional expertise, with significant experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property-related agreements, particularly license agreements • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and execute efficiently across multiple high-priority and high-volume projects with minimal supervision • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment • Commercial and solution-oriented mindset • Experience with talent, production, and rights-related legal and contractual issues Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience supporting clients in the consumer products or entertainment industries • Familiarity with franchise-based merchandising and publishing rights structures Why This Role • Work on transactions involving some of the most recognizable franchises in global entertainment • Gain exposure to a sophisticated consumer products legal team operating at massive scale • Build expertise in IP licensing, merchandising rights, and entertainment law • Competitive annualized compensation of $175,000 – $190,000 with full benefits Tenor Legal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job