Hybrid | Washington State, US
A global consumer and entertainment business with operations across media, digital products, licensing and consumer goods is looking for an experienced legal leader to oversee key areas of litigation, compliance, intellectual property enforcement and employment law.

This is a senior leadership role with significant exposure to executive stakeholders and international operations. The successful candidate will advise on complex legal and commercial matters, lead a specialist legal team and help shape the company’s global risk and compliance strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Lead complex litigation and pre-litigation matters, including strategy and management of external counsel.
Develop and strengthen compliance frameworks, policies and internal training.
Advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, reputational and commercial risk.
Lead intellectual property enforcement, including trademark, copyright, anti-counterfeiting and domain-related matters.
Provide guidance on US and international employment law, investigations and workforce matters.
Represent the organisation in relevant regulatory matters.
Partner closely with HR, commercial teams and international business leaders.
Lead and develop a high-performing legal team.
Manage external legal budgets and resources.
Contribute to broader legal strategy as part of the department’s leadership group.
Experience Required
12+ years’ post-qualification legal experience.
JD or equivalent recognised legal qualification.
Active US Bar membership and eligibility to practise in Washington State.
At least 2 years of significant people-management experience.
Strong expertise in at least one, preferably several, of:complex litigation;
regulatory/compliance;
intellectual property enforcement;
labour and employment law.
Strong commercial judgement and experience advising senior stakeholders.
Experience operating in an international or cross-cultural environment is advantageous.
Background in technology, entertainment, digital products or consumer-facing industries would be beneficial.
The Environment
This is suited to a senior lawyer who enjoys combining legal strategy with hands-on leadership, working across multiple business functions and solving complex issues in a fast-moving international organisation.

The company offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement contributions, family leave, insurance, professional development support, commuter benefits and relocation assistance for selected hires.