Hot Topic

Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles

Legal Counsel - Employment and Data Privacy

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeCity of Industry, CA, USA$125k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
Must be licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
Must have at least two years of experience practicing at a law firm or in-house legal department.
Must have experience in employment law, including compliance, drafting and reviewing policies, litigation, or related legal work.
Must have experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
Must be willing to learn and develop expertise in data privacy and security.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Advise on employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, employee relations, accommodations, workplace investigations, discipline, and terminations.
Partner with Human Resources to navigate employment issues, mitigate legal risks, and develop, review, and update employment policies, agreements, and practices.
Advise on data privacy and security matters, including consumer and employee privacy, data collection and use, privacy notices, consumer rights requests, and vendor data practices.
Help draft and update privacy policies, assess new technologies and business initiatives, and strengthen the company’s privacy compliance practice.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, licensing, and other vendor and business agreements.
Ensure contracts align with company policies and address legal and business risks.
Assist with employment and privacy disputes, litigation, and government inquiries.
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams to develop responses, gather relevant information, and support resolution.
Collaborate with business teams to provide clear, practical legal advice and training.
Assist with other legal matters and projects as business needs arise.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in data privacy and security is a plus.

Salary Range: 125000 to 140000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

At Hot Topic, we live and breathe pop culture, fueling our fans' passions for music, TV, and movies. Our company thrives on the energy and creativity of our community, always pushing boundaries to keep the spirit of fandom alive. Our legal team is no different—dynamic, innovative, and ready to tackle any challenge. We craft legal strategies that empower our business to thrive, all while staying true to the vibrant culture that makes Hot Topic rock.

As Legal Counsel, Employment and Data Privacy, you will provide practical legal support across a variety of business functions, with a primary focus on employment law, data privacy, and commercial contracts. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney to gain broad in-house experience while working closely with our Human Resources, Payroll, IT, E-commerce, Licensing, and other business teams. The successful candidate will be a versatile problem-solver who enjoys learning new areas of the law and providing practical, business-oriented advice.

This is a hybrid role. The person will be required to report to work at Hot Topic headquarters in City of Industry, California, three days a week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Advise on employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, employee relations, accommodations, workplace investigations, discipline, and terminations. Partner with Human Resources to navigate employment issues, mitigate legal risks, and develop, review, and update employment policies, agreements, and practices.
Advise on data privacy and security matters, including consumer and employee privacy, data collection and use, privacy notices, consumer rights requests, and vendor data practices. Help draft and update privacy policies, assess new technologies and business initiatives, and strengthen the company’s privacy compliance practice
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, licensing and other vendor and business agreements. Ensure that contracts align with company policies and address legal and business risks.
Assist with employment and privacy disputes, litigation, and government inquiries. Coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams to develop responses, gather relevant information, and support resolution.
Collaborate with business teams to provide clear, practical legal advice and training. Assist with other legal matters and projects as business needs arise.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.

Minimum of two years of experience practicing at a law firm or in-house legal department.

Experience in employment law, including compliance, drafting and reviewing policies, litigation, or related legal work.

Experience in data privacy and security is a plus; a willingness to learn and develop expertise in this area is required.

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various business teams.

Critical thinker with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

About the Company

Hot Topic

Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles

Hot Topic sells music and pop culture–inspired fashion and accessories to teens and young adults through online and physical stores. Its product lineup includes clothing, body jewelry, backpacks, home decor, and collectibles such as exclusive Funko Pop! figures, updated frequently with new arrivals and limited releases. Customers shop online or in stores and can choose direct delivery or free in-store pickup, with promotions and sales events to attract buyers. The company differentiates itself by offering exclusive items tied to music and media and maintaining an omnichannel presence to engage a young, trend-focused audience.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1989

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