Concerts, Senior Contracts Director - Contracts Oversight & Risk Management

Job Description

THE JOB
The Senior Contracts Director provides senior-level oversight, risk management, and workload support for Blueprint Studios' contract execution function. The role is focused on reviewing, guiding, and de-risking high-value and high-risk agreements while supporting the Contracts Manager in managing a sustained, high-volume contract environment. This position is not primarily transactional; it exists to ensure consistency, speed, and risk discipline across the portfolio.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Contract Oversight & Risk Management
• Provide second-level review and approval of high-value, high-risk, and non-standard contracts, including agreements exceeding $1M.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, legal, and delivery risks across the contract portfolio.
• Ensure consistent risk allocation and compliance with Live Nation and Blueprint Studios standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex negotiations, disputed terms, or elevated risk positions.
Workload Support & Prioritization
• Support the Contracts Manager during peak execution periods to maintain contract cycle times.
• Establish and manage risk-based contract prioritization to align senior review with the highest exposure.
• Assist in negotiating critical commercial terms where schedule, cost, or risk sensitivity is highest.
Process, Governance & Standardization
• Standardize contract structures, templates, and negotiation positions across recurring contract types.
• Drive continuous improvement in contract workflows, review processes, and approval paths.
• Reduce rework and execution delays caused by inconsistent terms or late-stage risk identification.
Stakeholder & Leadership Support
• Partner with construction, design, procurement, finance, and legal teams to align contracts with delivery and commercial objectives.
• Provide leadership guidance on contract strategy, risk posture, and negotiation approach.
• Support audits, claims preparation, and issue resolution as required.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in contract negotiation, contract management, or commercial risk roles supporting construction or large capital programs.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing high-volume contract environments with significant financial exposure.
• Strong understanding of construction contracting, procurement structures, and risk allocation.
• Proven ability to support and mentor contract managers while maintaining speed and quality of execution.
• Pragmatic, commercially focused approach to risk management.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of 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
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

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The expected compensation for this position is:
$128,000.00 USD - $160,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment, or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nebvkm-216-73-216-219-42 in your application.