Hot Topic

Legal Counsel- Employment and Data Privacy

Hot Topic HQ - City of Industry, California

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Role family: Legal
Seniority: Mid level
Stated salary: $115,000 – $140,000 per year
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 10 Nov 2026

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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.

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