Licensing Manager Jobs in California

Licensing Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in entertainment and media, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, technology, and consumer goods, with openings from coordinator-level through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Disney, Genentech, and Qualcomm maintain large intellectual property and licensing operations. The most sought-after specialties are entertainment and brand licensing, life sciences technology transfer, and software and IP rights management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Licensing Manager Jobs

Overview

Open roles8+
Top employerAmazon
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

Showing 5 of 8+ Licensing Manager jobs

Amazon.com
Licensing Manager
We won't show you this job again
Amazon.com
Added 6d ago
Licensing Manager
Amazon.com
Hawthorne, California
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
$121k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Amazon.com
Licensing Manager
We won't show you this job again
Amazon.com
Added 1mo ago
Licensing Manager
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Project Management
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Software Engineering
$83k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Jazwares
Senior Licensing & Partnerships Manager
We won't show you this job again
Jazwares
Added 1mo ago
Senior Licensing & Partnerships Manager
Jazwares
Los Angeles, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
$128k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Spin Master
Senior Manager, Licensing Out
We won't show you this job again
Spin Master
Added 3mo ago
Senior Manager, Licensing Out
Spin Master
Los Angeles, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Sales
Business Development
$110k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Intuit
Compliance, Licensing and Exam Manager
We won't show you this job again
Intuit
Added 1mo ago
Compliance, Licensing and Exam Manager
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$157k - $237k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 8 Licensing Manager Jobs in California

Find roles in California that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Licensing Manager Jobs

Licensing Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
3 jobs
Culver City
1 jobs
Hawthorne
1 jobs
Mountain View
1 jobs
San Diego
1 jobs
San Jose
1 jobs

Licensing Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon2
  • Intuit
    Intuit2
  • Jazwares
    Jazwares1
  • NetApp
    NetApp1
  • Netflix
    Netflix1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software4
  • Distribution & Wholesale1
  • Manufacturing1
  • Media & Entertainment1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensing manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field required by most California employers
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting licensing agreements across California industries
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property law and contract compliance standards
  • Proficiency with contract management platforms and licensing databases used in California markets
  • Experience coordinating with legal, finance, and product teams throughout the licensing lifecycle
  • Strong communication skills for managing relationships with licensees, counsel, and internal stakeholders

Licensing Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensing manager in California?

Most licensing managers in California start with a bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or a field relevant to their industry, such as life sciences or entertainment. From there, experience in contracts, compliance, or intellectual property roles builds the foundation employers expect. California's technology transfer offices, entertainment studios, and biotech companies frequently promote from within, and a paralegal background or coursework in IP law strengthens candidacy considerably.

How much do licensing managers make in California?

Licensing managers in California earn a median of about $96,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,530 for the lowest 10% to over $158,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire licensing managers in California?

Employers hiring licensing managers in California right now include Amazon, Intuit, and Jazwares, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of entertainment studios, pharmaceutical companies, and technology firms means demand for licensing professionals is broad and relatively stable across the state.

Which California cities have the most licensing manager jobs?

Los Angeles, Culver City, and Hawthorne have the most licensing manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment and brand licensing industry, San Francisco and San Diego reflect the life sciences and technology sectors headquartered in those regions, and other suburban areas often appear on the list because large corporate campuses and research institutions outside the core cities maintain their own licensing teams.

Are there remote licensing manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since licensing work centers on contracts, negotiations, and communication rather than physical presence. About 50% of licensing manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work can be done digitally. Agreement review, royalty tracking, and licensee communications are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a licensing manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a licensing coordinator or contracts administrator role, which large California employers in entertainment and biotech use to develop early-career talent. Studios and pharmaceutical companies in Los Angeles and San Diego regularly bring in candidates from paralegal, rights management, or business affairs assistant backgrounds. Building familiarity with contract lifecycle tools and completing a certificate in intellectual property or technology transfer from a California university will strengthen an application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to licensing manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to licensing manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.

See All 8 Licensing Manager Jobs in California

Find roles in California that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Licensing Manager Jobs