Senior Legal Counsel

Edikted
Los Angeles, CA

About the Company


Edikted is a global, trend-driven fashion powerhouse at the intersection of style, speed, and technology. Built for the modern consumer, we move at the pace of culture - rapidly translating trends into product through a highly agile, data-driven operating model. Our brand has become one of the fastest-growing and most successful fashion companies by revenue, fueled by relentless innovation, digital excellence, and a deep connection to our customer. With a strong and expanding omnichannel presence, Edikted is both a high-performing e-commerce leader and a rapidly scaling brick-and-mortar retailer. Our digital platform is at the core of our growth strategy, leveraging real-time insights, technology, and analytics to drive demand, optimize inventory, and deliver a seamless customer experience across channels.


About the Role


As we continue to scale globally, we are building a sophisticated, business-forward legal function to enable innovation, protect the brand, and support long-term growth. We are seeking a Senior Counsel who will serve as a principal legal advisor to Edikted’s leadership team, providing strategic and operational legal support across the company’s most critical areas - including e-commerce, consumer protection, HR, litigation, intellectual property, and brand risk. This role is designed for an experienced attorney who operates with executive presence, strong judgment, and a deep understanding of the legal challenges facing high-growth, digitally native consumer brands.


Responsibilities


  • Lead legal strategy for Edikted’s e-commerce and digital operations, including website terms, privacy, data use, loyalty programs, and global checkout experiences.
  • Advise on U.S. and international consumer protection laws related to advertising, pricing, promotions, returns, and customer communications.
  • Partner with Product, Marketing, and Technology teams to enable innovation while managing legal and regulatory risk.
  • Intellectual Property & Brand Stewardship
  • Own and oversee Edikted’s global IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and enforcement strategy.
  • Advise on product design risk, brand usage, licensing, collaborations, influencer agreements, and content rights.
  • Lead brand protection efforts, including anti-counterfeiting, takedowns, and enforcement actions.
  • Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, logistics, marketing, SaaS, and platform partnerships.
  • Develop scalable legal frameworks, contract templates, and negotiation playbooks to support business speed.
  • Support strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives with senior leadership.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders across E-commerce, Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Finance, HR, and IT.
  • Provide clear, pragmatic legal guidance that balances risk management with business objectives.
  • Identify and proactively manage legal risk across the organization.
  • Oversee litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and consumer claims in partnership with outside counsel.
  • Support corporate governance, internal investigations, and compliance initiatives as needed.
  • Advise on legal considerations related to international expansion, new markets, and evolving business models.
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks impacting e-commerce, privacy, and consumer protection.
  • Build and continuously improve legal infrastructure to support long-term growth.


Qualifications


  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in California.
  • 10 - 12+ years of relevant legal experience, with significant in-house experience at a high-growth, consumer-facing, e-commerce, or omnichannel brand. Candidate should also have law firm experience.
  • Deep expertise in e-commerce, consumer protection, intellectual property, and commercial law.
  • Experience supporting global operations and international regulatory frameworks preferred.
  • Proven ability to operate at a strategic level with executive stakeholders.



Benefits Include:


  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Hybrid schedule: Monday–Thursday on-site at our Arts District HQ, Fridays remote
  • Employee discount
  • Salary range: 220,000-260,000

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