Concerts, SVP & Senior Real Estate Counsel - Venue Development

Job Description

THE ROLE
The position requires an experienced real property attorney focused on international venue development and construction. The role involves reviewing, negotiating and assisting with drafting leases, land purchase and construction contracts and other related agreements in markets outside the US in collaboration with local counsel and managing related due diligence efforts. The role will work with Blueprint, our in-house design and construction team, to negotiate and review owner-architect, construction, vendor and related agreements. The role also requires coordination with internal finance, operations, risk management, M&A, tax and other stakeholders, in the structuring and drafting of leases and other real property agreements and working knowledge of real estate/construction financing. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer of the US Concerts division. Some travel required.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Support business leads in all project construction and development activities. You'll be expected to take the lead on multiple development projects, keeping the CLO updated and escalating/discuss as necessary.
• Oversee all development documents for a project – from consultant appointments, to general contractor agreements, planning and zoning implementation agreements and anything else required. Where appropriate and workload, experience and complexity permit, you might draft these yourself. You'll certainly be at the heart of negotiating them all - where outside counsel lead, your detailed review and input into the documents and negotiation process will be critical.
• Negotiate, draft and review venue leases and owner-architect, construction, vendor and related agreements.
• Review real estate and construction financing proposals and agreements in conjunction with local counsel and business team members.
• Conduct due diligence review of title, survey, environmental, etc.
• Review and draft various commercial contracts.
• Coordinate with other in-house attorneys, finance and business leads on deal structure and on operational matters such as venue licensing/permitting.
• Supervise external, local counsel relationships from matter inception to project completion. This will include:
• Monitoring matter budgets
• Be main point of contact for external firms, ensuring their resources are engaged in an efficient and productive manner
• Guide and instruct local counsel, ensuring they deliver deals and documentation in line with the Group's needs and the project's objectives
• Act as conduit for information from the business units to external counsel
• Source local advice on development in new markets
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.
• At least 8-11+ years legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated, cross-border and real estate transaction agreements in private practice, in-house or in the entertainment, sports or hospitality industry.
• Background in international real estate development projects preferred.
• Experience in real estate purchase and/or construction financing preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle a high volume, coordinate input from multiple divisions and work through projects with minimal supervision
• Commitment to responsiveness. Desire to partner with business executives to provide solutions.
• Strong analytic and concise writing skills.
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:
$280,000.00 USD - $350,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-128bwy-216-73-216-221-42 in your application.