Senior Counsel, Entertainment & Commercial Contracts - San Francisco, NY or West Coast Based
Gap Inc.
**About Gap Inc.**
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
**About the Role**
Gap is looking for an experienced entertainment commercial transactions attorney to join its Global Legal team. This position will work closely and provide strategic legal guidance to business partners for each of Gap’s purpose-led, billion-dollar lifestyle brands, Gap, Old Navy, Athleta and Banana Republic, as well as corporate functional teams including marketing, communications, procurement, technology, privacy, information security, finance, strategy, and human resources. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented strategic thinker with sound judgement, who will provide practical guidance and manage multiple complex and high value matters simultaneously and often under time pressure. The role will report to the Senior Director, AGC and leader of the Commercial Contracts Legal Team based in California.
**What You'll Do**
+ Proactively engage with and support business partners on marketing initiatives, creative services and talent engagements ensure compliance with applicable law and regulations
+ Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements related to marketing initiatives, creative services, talent services, design collaborations, consulting services new media, influencers, models, photographers, technology, finance and e-commerce
+ Provide guidance on matters related to the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) including contract negotiations and compliance with union regulations
+ Possess a learning and “can do” mindset with a willingness to adapt and support new areas of work
+ Manage numerous projects and complex matters simultaneously under deadline pressure
+ Support Head of Commercial Contracts Legal as appropriate in the evolution of our contract process and policies to enhance efficiency working with internal partners
**Who You Are**
+ JD Required; Licensed to practice law in the US with 7+ years of experience in a reputable law firm and/or multinational companies required; in house experience greatly preferred.
+ Experience in drafting, negotiating, counseling and problem solving a broad range of commercial transactions in particular agreements relating to marketing and advertising, influencer and other talent services, consulting services, and other partnerships is required.
+ Experience working in digital media, including agencies and platforms, a plus
+ In-house experience and/or retail, commercial or consumer products, a plus.
+ Practical mindset with the demonstrated ability to provide strategic counseling to business partners that balances legal considerations and business objectives, cutting through complexities deftly and driving to solutions
+ Excellent communication, collaboration, counseling, decision making, problem solving and influencing skills.
+ Emotional intelligence and ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels and effectively navigate complex organizations.
+ Ability to handle multiple complex matters concurrently and often under time pressure, and effectively prioritize work to efficiently achieve business objectives.
+ Excellent judgment and integrity with a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity and community involvement/pro-bono work.
**Benefits at Gap Inc.**
+ Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
+ One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
+ Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
+ Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
+ Employee stock purchase plan.*
+ Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
+ See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
_*For eligible employees_
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $162,800 - $222,100 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
**US Candidates**
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.
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