Senior Counsel, IP & Litigation

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel on litigation matters relating to a variety of legal and regulatory matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding product designs, including mitigating risk and identifying potentially protectible elements.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders with respect to compliance with SHEIN’s marketplace policies.
• Counsel and provide legal guidance on general IP matters, including trademark, copyright, and Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy.
• Preparing and responding to takedown notices and cease and desist letters.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five years of intellectual property experience at a law firm, including federal intellectual property litigation. A combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must be a current member of good standing of at least one state bar.
• In-depth knowledge of laws relating to copyright, trademark, trade dress and right of publicity.
• In-depth knowledge of laws pertaining to platform liability.
• Ecommerce, marketplace and/or start-up experience is strongly preferred.
• Respond to a wide range of legal inquiries from internal stakeholders, focusing on understanding their needs, providing practical solutions and effectively managing risk.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Exceptional legal drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions while exercising good judgment.
• Have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and sense of professional accountability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members in other parts of the world.

Benefits and Perks

• Bonus eligible
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages