LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.
The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.
Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.
The Managing Counsel, Ceremonies and Content, will drive day to day legal strategy and draft agreements for the following key content initiatives: 1) Music (e.g., music licensing and clearances for Ceremonies, Live Sites, concerts, venues, and in-sport use); and 2) Non-Competition Events, content and related marketing efforts (e.g., Torch Relays, Cultural Olympiad, Live Sites, Fan Experiences). This individual will serve a dual role as the organization’s in-house music legal specialist and a leader in event and content contracting. Working alongside the rest of the legal team, and others within LA28 and its related production company(ies), this position will be responsible for driving the execution of a diverse array of legal agreements to signature necessary to implement LA28’s diverse array of creative initiatives (e.g., music licenses, label waivers, performer agreements, creative services agreements, venue/vendor agreements, government and local organization cooperation agreements, marketing guidelines, work for hire agreements, releases). In addition to negotiating and finalizing intellectual property and operational contracts, this attorney will manage outside music clearance professionals, ensure external compliance with LA28’s event agreements and create/execute processes to ensure satisfaction of all required deliverables. This position will coordinate with other LA28 attorneys, business executives, and external stakeholders (e.g., IOC, IPC, broadcasters, sponsors, venues, government entities, outside counsel, etc.).
To be successful in this role, one must be an experienced attorney, ready to hit the ground running with existing expertise in events, music and intellectual property licensing. The individual should thrive in a “start-up” environment, work quickly and collaboratively (team-players only), utilize nimble drafting skills and leverage keen communication skills; the work will require issue-spotting, creative problem-solving, timely follow-through, persuasive negotiation ability, and an aptitude to balance risks independently and stay calm under pressure.
This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable business and legal insights across a range of areas, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games!
This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Ceremonies and Content.
An application must be accompanied by the following:
The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000-$175,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.
$160,000 — $175,000