Managing Counsel, Ceremonies and Content

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$160,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Counsel, Ceremonies and Content, will drive day to day legal strategy and draft agreements for the following key content initiatives: 1) Music (e.g., music licensing and clearances for Ceremonies, Live Sites, concerts, venues, and in-sport use); and 2) Non-Competition Events, content and related marketing efforts (e.g., Torch Relays, Cultural Olympiad, Live Sites, Fan Experiences). This individual will serve a dual role as the organization’s in-house music legal specialist and a leader in event and content contracting. Working alongside the rest of the legal team, and others within LA28 and its related production company(ies), this position will be responsible for driving the execution of a diverse array of legal agreements to signature necessary to implement LA28’s diverse array of creative initiatives (e.g., music licenses, label waivers, performer agreements, creative services agreements, venue/vendor agreements, government and local organization cooperation agreements, marketing guidelines, work for hire agreements, releases). In addition to negotiating and finalizing intellectual property and operational contracts, this attorney will manage outside music clearance professionals, ensure external compliance with LA28’s event agreements and create/execute processes to ensure satisfaction of all required deliverables. This position will coordinate with other LA28 attorneys, business executives, and external stakeholders (e.g., IOC, IPC, broadcasters, sponsors, venues, government entities, outside counsel, etc.). To be successful in this role, one must be an experienced attorney, ready to hit the ground running with existing expertise in events, music and intellectual property licensing. The individual should thrive in a “start-up” environment, work quickly and collaboratively (team-players only), utilize nimble drafting skills and leverage keen communication skills; the work will require issue-spotting, creative problem-solving, timely follow-through, persuasive negotiation ability, and an aptitude to balance risks independently and stay calm under pressure. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable business and legal insights across a range of areas, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games! This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Ceremonies and Content.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of legal experience in transactional IP/Entertainment and/or Events matters required (with 3+ years in hands-on music deals, licensing and/or clearances strongly preferred).
Understanding of, and experience with, intellectual property, corporate law, business contracting, and transactional principles.
Specialty experience in one or more of the following focus areas is required: music licensing, live media/sports events, intellectual property and/or marketing legal.
Proactive self-starter, quick-learner, hungry to take on unfamiliar assignments.
Outstanding project and time management skills and capability to manage heavy workloads and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of individuals, including senior management, business associates, and outside counsel.
Impeccable legal drafting skills and attention to detail.
Excellent judgment, identifying issues, and knowing when to escalate concerns.
Capable of issue-spotting and providing alternative solutions in real time.
Continuously able to make sense of complicated and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Consistently able to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the changing demands of different situations and executives.
Positive and team-oriented, with a respectful and collaborative attitude.
High level of personal integrity, professional ethics and reliability; must maintain strict confidentiality.
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
License to practice law, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California.

Nice To Haves

Prior law firm and/or in-house entertainment experience (experience in both is strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, bespoke drafting, meetings, and complex decision-making.
Provide time-sensitive legal advice to the business and event teams.
Negotiate terms, paper and review all varieties of legal documents.
Prepare original templates, redlines, confidentiality agreements, waivers, consents and/or other correspondence and strategic projects, as required.
Opine on and finalize key music rights/clearance documents and IP licenses.
Establish and help enforce event-related policies, processes, standard operating procedures and legal forms.
Assist with the management of communications and relationships with LA28’s business and strategic partners.
Supervise, monitor and assist in the career development of any junior attorneys and/or paralegals.
Review, understand and ensure alignment with all relevant corporate/stakeholder documents (including Host City Contract and Operational Requirements, Olympic Charter, Code of Ethics, etc.).
Work with outside counsel on matters requiring specialty support.
Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments.