Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships
Company: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
Associate Counsel, Venues and SponsorshipsApplyLocations:
Stamford, CT - WWE HeadquartersTime Type: Full TimePosted on:
Posted 5 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R0006273Who We Are:Endeavor is
a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the
world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live
events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent
representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations
and advisory, event management, media production and distribution,
and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and
hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through
global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and
technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the
majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports
and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.The Role and What
You'll Do:The ideal candidate has transactional experience at a top
law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial
transactions.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex
commercial contracts for WWE and other TKO businesses, including
contracts relating to live event operations and logistics,
sponsorships, outbound & inbound content distribution (television,
PPV, digital), social media, consumer products, licensing,
production, event operations & logistics, venues, marketing,
consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors,
real property, releases and waivers.
- Provide assistance with respect to M&A transactions,
litigation, IP management, regulatory and other legal matters.
- 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 UFC and
Endeavor legal team and our international colleagues.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as
assigned.You Have These:
- 4-6 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 work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and
effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.TKO
unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture,
and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when
we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in
everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we
strive to reflect the world's diverse voices. TKO is an equal
opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably
qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race,
disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.About
UsTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and
sports entertainment company that comprises UFC, the world's
premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, an integrated
media organization and the recognized global leader in sports
entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1
billion households in approximately 210 countries and territories,
and we organize more than 300 live events year-round, attracting
more than two million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment
company.Diversity Statement for EndeavorEndeavor unites and brings
people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment.
We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the
entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity,
and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in
anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and
Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture, we endeavor to
reflect the world's diverse voices both internally and externally
to ensure success in our mission.Endeavor is an equal opportunities
employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age,
sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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