Counsel

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As Counsel, you help LA28 translate ambitious plans into enforceable agreements in the years leading up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. You support the legal team on the transactions and partnerships that make the Games possible, from venue and construction deals to agreements with government and delivery partners. You will shape practical, well-drafted contracts where the playbook is still being written, collaborating across teams to manage risk and advance key decisions with visible impact in a demanding, high-trust environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school; or 5 years of equivalent experience in corporate and transactional legal practice.
• Active license to practice law and good standing with the California State Bar, with the ability to practice in California.
• At least 5 years of transactional legal experience, with a thorough command of contract and corporate law.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, knowing when to escalate and how to prioritize issues and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to advise outside counsel, senior management, and business associates, with high integrity and confidentiality.
• Manual dexterity: proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones.

Nice To Haves

• Prior law firm or in-house legal experience.
• Experience with construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate agreements.
• Exposure to sports, live-events, or public law matters.
• Familiarity with public contracting, lobbying, or gifting rules.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support senior legal leaders on business transactions, from venue and construction agreements to deals with government and delivery partners.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, and real estate documents.
• Partner with teams across LA28 to anticipate, identify, and manage legal exposure and risk as the Games take shape.
• Review core corporate and stakeholder documents, including the Host City Contract, Olympic Charter, and Code of Ethics.
• Coordinate outside counsel on matters needing representation and keep the team current on evolving laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Benefits

• A once-in-a-generation chance to contribute to a historic Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Broad exposure to complex transactions and senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Meaningful ownership of legal work with real impact on the Games.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team and durable, transferable legal experience you carry forward.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree