Senior Counsel - Cyber and Incident Response

Live Nation Entertainment•Washington, DC

About The Position

WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE TEAM At Live Nation Entertainment, our goal is to maintain the trust and confidence of our fans, artists, employees, and partners. The Privacy and AI Governance team’s commitment to the protection and responsible use of data and technology is critical to our fans, our clients, and our business. THE ROLE As Senior Counsel – Cyber and Incident Response, you will spearhead the next phase of our incident response and cyber-law program, working alongside experienced privacy, legal, and governance professionals to shape the company’s incident response strategy and enhance our cybersecurity legal expertise. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, you will join a global team covering cybersecurity legal frameworks, incident response, digital regulation, data governance, privacy, and AI. You will partner closely with our Chief Information Security Officer, Technology, and Product teams to support critical global strategies designed to keep our fans, employees, and business safe.

Requirements

JD required, with license in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
8–10 years’ experience in cybersecurity law, incident response, and adjacent disciplines (privacy, data governance, technology, AI).
Demonstrable expertise working in and with incident response programs, breach notification laws, and global regulatory frameworks.
Ability to analyze technical facts – including those in forensics and incident reports - and translate them into legal and operational guidance.
Strong foundation in governance, risk, and compliance with experience leading cross-functional programs.
Experience working with technology and product teams to implement controls and standards.
Excellent communication skills—able to distill complexity and present confidently to senior audiences.
Collaborative mindset and ability to influence without authority across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience in global organizations or multi-jurisdictional environments.
Experience with cyber insurance coverages and interactions with cyber insurers.
Technical skills such as Proficiency in AI and ML fundamentals (e.g., algorithms, model lifecycle, data pipelines).
Understanding of cloud platforms and infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) and how they support AI workloads.
Knowledge of software engineering principles (APIs, microservices, version control).

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CISSP, or GIAC; experience with cloud security, SaaS environments, or large-scale digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Strategically enhance the global incident response program, including policies, processes, and communications that ensure timely and comprehensive response.
Partner with the CISO, global technology, and product teams to translate principles into practical controls and implementation guidance.
Lead contractual negotiations, risk reviews, and recommend mitigations balancing innovation with accountability for cybersecurity vendors and products.
Track emerging laws, regulations, and technologies to ensure our governance approach remains forward-looking and globally relevant.
Advise on breach notification obligations across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory engagement during incidents.
Support cybersecurity and incident response initiatives in collaboration with global stakeholders—helping the business understand responsibilities and opportunities.
Engage senior leadership with clear, actionable insights on cyber and related risks, trends, and strategic decisions.
Work closely with outside counsel, leading forensics firms, and other vendors critical to incident response programs.
Represent the company in regulatory discussions and industry forums on cybersecurity and risk governance.

Benefits

HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

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