Senior Counsel, IP & Litigation
SHEIN
$175,000 - $204,000 / year
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About SHEIN
Founded in 2012, SHEIN is a leading global online retailer and marketplace with operations in Los Angeles (Los Angeles and Indiana), Guangzhou and Singapore, along with other key markets. SHEIN reaches consumers across more than 150 countries and regions around the world. We place a premium on choice, delivering more than 6,000 new fashion, beauty and lifestyle products daily with more than a million items available. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable.
To learn more about SHEIN, follow us at shein.com, sheingroup.com, instagram.com/sheinofficial and youtube.com/shein.
Position Summary
SHEIN Distribution Corporation (SHEIN US) is seeking a Senior Counsel, IP & Litigation who will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice on a wide-range of IP matters to cross-functional teams and handling the company’s dispute matters. This will include investigating and responding to complaints and managing litigation with outside counsel in connection with various business, intellectual property and other types of commercial and transactional disputes. You will partner closely with members of the US Legal team and business departments and support internal clients of all levels. This is a strong growth opportunity for an enterprising lawyer looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic team.
This role will be primarily responsible for handling the company’s dispute matters but also serve as an IP generalist. This position is expected to be a key business partner and to contribute to the success of the Company by combining both legal and business expertise to understand SHEIN’s operations and strategic goals. This attorney will be expected to work effectively across internal legal and non-legal functions.
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.
- Advising internal teams on marketplace governance matters.
- 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.
- Performing other duties as assigned or required.
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.
SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.
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
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Benefits
- 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
About this role
Shein's Los Angeles office is looking for a Senior Counsel to lead intellectual property and litigation matters for a fast-growing global e-commerce platform. You'd split your time between managing the company's dispute portfolio—coordinating with outside counsel, responding to complaints, and handling litigation across various commercial and IP disputes—and serving as an IP generalist advising internal teams on trademark, copyright, product design protection, and marketplace governance. The role requires you to be both a legal strategist and a business partner, translating between Shein's operations and legal risk across multiple functions and geographies.
The position calls for at least five years of IP experience, ideally combining law firm litigation work with in-house counsel exposure. You'll need deep knowledge of copyright, trademark, trade dress, right of publicity, and platform liability law, along with a strong preference for e-commerce or marketplace background. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup-paced environment, can draft and research at a high level, makes sound decisions under pressure, and collaborates effectively across teams.
Shein offers a standard corporate benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and perks like free lunch, gym access, and employee discounts. The salary range is $120,000–$180,000, with bonus eligibility.
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$175,000 to $204,000 per year
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