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AEG · 5 hours ago

Director, Legal Counsel

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love, selling millions of tickets to events each year. The role of in-house Legal Counsel involves managing legal services, drafting agreements, and providing legal support for AXS and its subsidiaries.

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Responsibilities

Perform and manage legal services for AXS; serve as legal advisor to General Counsel, Legal Department staff, senior management, division heads and AXS staff on business transactions and legal matters
Prepare, review and assist in negotiations on all varieties of legal documents including commercial contracts, ticketing services agreements, API license agreements, technology service agreements, vendor/service agreements, NDAs, sponsorship agreements, data privacy agreements, data sharing agreements, employment related agreements and legal correspondence
Provide analysis and guidance on strategic projects and deals
Work closely with individual departments, to anticipate, identify and manage liability areas and legal exposure and appropriately manage risk
Review and understand all corporate documents and major client and partner agreements
Interpret, draft/revise and administer guidance related to event ticketing legislation
Work with outside counsel and other stakeholders on matters requiring representation such as litigation, arbitration and disputes
Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations
Advise in the areas of corporate governance, employment practices, human resources and general business practice compliance
Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments
Participate in special projects as requested

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeContract LawCorporate GovernanceLegal Document DraftingLegal ComplianceSound JudgmentMicrosoft Office SuiteHigh IntegrityInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) Undergraduate degree, Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school required
3+ years' experience with a major law firm and/or in-house legal department
Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law and business transactional principles
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management and business associates
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to learn required business systems
Must be able to work a flexible and dynamic work schedule that accommodates the needs and demands of the stakeholders in regards to project requests
High level of personal integrity and professional ethics
Flexible and adaptable to changing business conditions
License to practice law, be in good standing with the California or applicable state Bar, and have the ability to practice law in California

Preferred

California bar membership preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick time
Company paid basic life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Parental leave
401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%)
Flexible spending and health savings account options
Wellness offerings

Company

AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, owns,

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Nick Baker
President & Chief Operating Officer, Global Partnerships
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Russell Silvers
President & Chief Operating Officer, Global Partnerships
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