Director, Legal Counsel

Axs • West Hollywood, CA

413d • $141,090 - $171,090

About The Position

The Director, Legal Counsel at AXS is responsible for managing the legal needs of the company, which includes drafting and negotiating a variety of business agreements related to ticketing, providing legal support and advice to various departments, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of contract and corporate law, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and outside counsel.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
• California bar membership preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience with a major law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law and business transactional principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with various contacts.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn required business systems.
• High level of personal integrity and professional ethics.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Paralegal License to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage legal services for AXS.
• Serve as legal advisor to General Counsel, Legal Department staff, senior management, and division heads.
• Prepare, review, and assist in negotiations on all varieties of legal documents including commercial contracts and ticketing services agreements.
• Provide analysis and guidance on strategic projects and deals.
• Work closely with individual departments to manage liability areas and legal exposure.
• Review and understand all corporate documents and major client and partner agreements.
• Interpret, draft/revise and administer guidance related to event ticketing legislation.
• Work with outside counsel on matters requiring representation such as litigation and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise in the areas of corporate governance, employment practices, and general business compliance.
• Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments.
• Participate in special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees