Senior Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

About Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white‑label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide hosts 20,000 events and entertains 165 million guests each year, powered by expertise across feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Sr. Manager, Business and Legal Affairs to join our Legal Department. The successful candidate will support a small in‑house legal team serving Legends and its diverse business lines, including hospitality, venue management, merchandise, sales and marketing, attractions, project development, and corporate operations.

Responsibilities

• General: Administer overall legal strategy and governance; proactively provide solutions to key stakeholders/lines of business; support senior legal staff with special projects, operating licensing and permitting, and other legal matters; support transactional due diligence and provide legal analysis for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
• Contracts: Draft, negotiate, analyze, summarize, or oversee completion of various agreements (hospitality, venue, merchandise, sponsorship, sales and marketing); prepare and negotiate location, subcontractor, licensing, independent contractor, temp staffing, consulting and services agreements; support negotiation and documentation of vendor and supplier relationships at the venue level; ensure compliance with contractual obligations and advise internal stakeholders; advise on intellectual property matters, including trademark usage, IP licensing, advertising/marketing, and brand protection.
• Administrative and Miscellaneous: Efficiently manage department workflow and day‑to‑day tasks; research emerging and local laws, best practices, and provide concise internal memos with recommendations; evaluate, draft, and revise company policies; assist with filing and administration of statutory and local license requirements.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–6 years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with transactional and in‑house experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, preferably in hospitality, venue management, sponsorship, merchandise, licensing, and other service contracts.
• Familiarity with intellectual property concepts, including trademark protection, IP licensing, franchise/licensing agreements and brand management (preferred).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently and multitask in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions and demanding deadlines, including knowing when and how to escalate issues.
• Effective communication and legal counsel to all internal corporate departments and specific venues.
• Capability to reinterpret legal issues for a business audience and maintain strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.
• Outstanding negotiation and writing skills; strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions.
• Design and implement scalable systems and tools (playbooks, SOPs, repeatable frameworks) that can flex and expand with business growth.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency, output, and decision‑making.

Compensation

Competitive salary between $140,000‑$145,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

Working Conditions

• Location: New York City or Frisco, TX with periodic travel (approximately once per quarter) to headquarters.
• Physical demands: Representative of those required to perform essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.