Associate Counsel

Job Description

THE JOB

The position requires an experienced transactional attorney who will be responsible for supporting new venue development, national venue operations and business acquisitions. The position will be located in Los Angeles and will provide day-to-day strategic legal support nationally.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Support Venue Nation legal team on a wide array of matters, including a variety of commercial contracts (e.g., vendor services agreements, equipment rental/purchase contracts, portfolio-wide master agreements, venue leases/management agreements, cell and Wi-Fi services, venue license agreements, parking lot license, etc.)
• Draft and negotiate management, concessions and other agreements for the sale of F&B at venues on a national basis. Assist with licensure/permitting and related matters.
• Confer with Live Nation risk management on insurance and indemnification requirements for various contracts.
• Work closely with various Live Nation divisions (e.g., Finance, Premium Seat Sales, Construction/Development, Risk Management) on contract questions and to develop best practices.
• General legal support for over 150 venues nationally.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• J.D. from accredited law school and California bar membership in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
• Minimum 4 years legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated legal transactions in private practice, in-house or in the media entertainment industry
• Background in drafting of sophisticated asset purchase and leasing agreements
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a high volume of work, and work through projects with minimal supervision
• Commitment to responsiveness to the field. Desire to partner with business executives to provide solutions.
• Strong analytic skills. Concise writing skills.
• Experience in the food and beverage/hospitality industry a plus.

BENEFITS & PERKS - Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpq5z0-18-118-211-193-42 in your application.