Managing Counsel, Ceremonies and Content

Key Responsibilities

• Steady stream of self-directed drafting, analysis and complex decision-making.
• Provide time-sensitive legal advice to the business teams during in-person strategy meetings.
• Negotiate terms, paper and review all varieties of legal documents and correspondence.
• Advise on event-related policies, processes and standard operating procedures.
• Manage communications and relationships with business and strategic partners.
• Supervise, monitor and assist in the career development of junior attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Review, understand and ensure alignment with foundational documents (Host City Contract and Operational Requirements, Olympic Charter, etc.).
• Manage outside counsel on matters requiring specialty support (e.g. music).
• Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Background & Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on attorney experience in transactional entertainment, live events and/or production legal required.
• Understanding of intellectual property law, corporate law and business contracting necessary.
• Experience overseeing music clearances is desirable, but not required.
• Marketing legal and/or government negotiations/interactions with government entities would be a bonus.
• Proactive self-starter, quick-learner, hungry to take on unfamiliar assignments.
• Outstanding time management skills and capability to manage heavy workloads and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate delicately, clearly and effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment, capable of issue-spotting and providing alternative solutions in real time, knowing when to escalate concerns.
• Able to make sense of complicated and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Possessive of a positive team-player attitude, with a respectful and collaborative attitude.
• High level of personal integrity, professional ethics and reliability.

Education

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

License

• License to practice law, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Local candidates preferred.
• Ability to work on-site, in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.

Submission Requirements

• An application must be accompanied by the following:
  • A cover letter (optional, but strongly preferred) which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
    • The highlights of your experience which specifically prepare you for this position, including live events, production, intellectual property law, and/or activations background;
    • How you would uniquely contribute to LA28’s vision.
  • A resume.

The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000-$175,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.