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Associate Counsel, Litigation

Endeavor

Beverly Hills, CA 11-17-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Endeavor is seeking an Associate Counsel to join the company's in-house litigation team. The role will be based in Beverly Hills and supervised by Endeavor's Litigation Counsel. The ideal candidate will have strong legal acumen, familiarity with a wide scope of legal issues, and an insatiable desire to learn and advise. The candidate will interact with and support various business units across the company. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in practicing corporate litigation at a rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and fashion company.

Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) is a global leader in sports, entertainment, and fashion, operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune's 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is comprised of a number of industry-leading companies including WME, IMG, and UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation and management; brand marketing, sponsorship, and licensing; media sales and distribution; event operation and management; and sports training and league development.

Responsibilities:
• Providing legal advice and analysis of complex legal and business issues across a range of business units around the world
• Providing litigation support, including directing litigation strategy and managing outside counsel
• Reviewing and advising on contractual terms on a wide range of complex commercial contracts
• Negotiating complex legal settlements
• Assisting with subpoenas, discovery, and document review

Qualifications (Required):
• At least 2-3 years of experience litigating at a reputable law firm
• JD
• Member of the California Bar
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and thorough
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a team-based environment
• Professionalism and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality
• Positive attitude, including willingness to work during non-business hours

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvo05m-52-14-183-150-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Endeavor

Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency William Morris Endeavor (WME); sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.