Legal Counsel (Live Productions, US Qualified)

FeverUp • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fever is hiring a US- or UK-qualified lawyer with production experience to join its Legal Department at the company’s global headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The role supports content production teams around the world and works closely with Fever’s Originals teams on production-related matters, including co-produced and licensed events. The position reports to the Legal Director and advises on legal issues so that productions are carried out smoothly and in compliance with legal and business requirements.

The successful candidate will own assigned projects and work independently in line with the company’s legal strategy. They will collaborate with internal and external subject-matter experts, provide practical legal guidance, manage contracts and legal projects, and help teams address risks across multiple jurisdictions. The role is based at Fever’s Madrid headquarters; candidates currently living elsewhere are expected to relocate, although timing may be flexible. The workplace is described as home-office friendly, with possible travel across Fever’s markets.

Requirements

• Qualified US- or UK-barred lawyer.
• At least 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in-house at an experience-economy and/or live production company.
• Native or bilingual English proficiency.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Ability to take ownership and prioritize resources while supporting multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and emotional intelligence, including the ability to deliver clear advice to executives and business and creative teams.
• Self-motivated, adaptable team player who is eager to embrace change and contribute to a dynamic, fast-growing organization.
• Expected to relocate to Madrid if currently living elsewhere.

Nice To Haves

• Top-tier law firm experience.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on agreements related to content development, event production, distribution, marketing, sponsorship, and talent engagements.
• Continuously improve contract templates and processes.
• Support business and production teams by identifying legal risks, developing mitigation strategies, and facilitating events and content initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research, apply findings to operational facts, and provide clear, actionable guidance to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Manage legal projects and contract workflows, maintain legal databases, and assist with internal compliance matters, including intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory issues.
• Support incident management and dispute resolution with litigation specialists and coordinate stakeholder responses.
• Prepare and update internal templates, legal guides, and documents.
• Participate in preparing and delivering training, memorandums, and presentations to employees and members of the Legal Department.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with base salary and potential significant performance bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible remuneration with a 100% tax exemption through Cobee.
• 40% discount on Fever events and experiences.
• Home-office-friendly arrangement.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities.
• English and Spanish lessons.
• Gympass membership.
• Possibility to receive part of salary in advance through Payflow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed