VP & Counsel

TKO•Las Vegas, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a senior commercial legal and business affairs role for TKO, with a focus on global partnerships, large WWE events, and general UFC commercial work. The ideal candidate has transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial transactions, in the sports, entertainment or media sectors.

Requirements

8-12 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Outstanding written and oral business communication skills.
Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
Experience with commercial transactions.
Ability to travel for work as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial transactions, in the sports, entertainment or media sectors.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts for UFC, WWE and other TKO businesses, including contracts relating to live event operations and logistics, sponsorships, consumer products, licensing, production, production, venues, marketing, consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors, releases and waivers.
Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to internal business units and company leadership and executives.
Research, manage, and track existing contractual obligations.
Coordinate with business, finance, and compliance departments to assist with deal development.
Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement.
Implement and refine policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract-administration and document-management processes.
Collaborate with and support other members of the TKO legal team, including international colleagues, IP enforcement, compliance and litigation.
Assists in matters of due diligence and document review and preparation for major transactions, as necessary.
Provides general legal oversight and advice for all legal matters, including pursuit and/or avoidance of claims and potential litigation.
Assists in the enforcement of agreements to ensure compliance.
Assists with other general business, special projects, and legal affairs projects as requested.