Associate Counsel

Ultimate Fighting Championship•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Associate Counsel supports the Compliance and Regulation function by providing legal advice and transactional support across a broad range of business matters. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, this role will serve as a key legal partner in drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and administering legal agreements, advising internal stakeholders on contract terms and legal risk, and supporting legal workflows and cross-functional business initiatives. This position will work closely with internal stakeholders, other business units, as well as outside counsel and external business partners. The ideal candidate will be a practical, business-oriented, transactional attorney who is able to manage a high volume of matters with sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to maintain good standing.
At least two (2) years of relevant legal experience at a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on a wide range of contracts and transactional matters.
Experience counseling business stakeholders directly and translating legal issues into practical business guidance.
Strong knowledge of contract law, legal drafting, issue spotting, and risk assessment.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive matters with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, outside counsel, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and business functions.
High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Flexible, responsive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sports, entertainment, media, business affairs, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with cross-functional legal workflow management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and interpret transactional agreements and documents.
Advise internal stakeholders on legal, contractual, and business issues related to agreements and related matters across UFC and affiliated properties.
Provide day-to-day legal support for business affairs, compliance and regulatory matters.
Partner with business stakeholders to structure, analyze, and resolve contract and compliance issues, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
Support program-specific initiatives through legal drafting, contract review, issue spotting, and workflow management.
Oversee and review systems for maintaining contracts, records, legal files, templates, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across internal systems and databases.
Partner with Finance and other internal teams on legal matters, including review of financial breakdowns and supporting documentation with legal and contractual implications.
Assist in responding to legal and business information requests from various stakeholders, including outside counsel, auditors, and internal departments.
Support the continued development and refinement of legal templates, contract workflows, approval processes, and operational practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
Advise on legal issues arising from business operations, including payment terms, entity documentation, leave provisions, and related compliance items.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various UFC departments and internal stakeholders to provide timely legal guidance and support.
Conduct legal research and analysis on transactional, regulatory, and operational issues as assigned.
Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and other legal department initiatives as needed.
Exercise sound legal judgment, maintain confidentiality, and escalate material legal issues appropriately.