Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships

Company: Nebraska State Bar Association
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are:WWE is a global leader in sports entertainment and an integrated media organization. We create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year across various platforms, including television, digital media, and publishing. Our programming is family-friendly and accessible worldwide through major distribution partners such as NBCUniversal, The CW, and Netflix. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), which owns iconic properties like UFC, WWE, and PBR, reaching over 210 countries with more than 500 live events annually. For more information, visit .The Role and What You'll Do:The ideal candidate will have transactional experience from a top law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on commercial transactions. The role offers the opportunity to work in both NYC and Stamford offices.

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts related to live events, sponsorships, content distribution, social media, consumer products, licensing, production, event logistics, venues, marketing, consulting, talent, influencers, vendors, real property, releases, and waivers.
• Assist with M&A transactions, litigation, IP management, regulatory issues, and other legal matters.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to business units and company leadership.
• Manage and track contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with finance, compliance, and business teams on deal development.
• Offer real-time legal analysis and advice on contracts and business issues.
• Develop and improve policies for contract administration and document management.
• Collaborate with UFC, Endeavor legal teams, and international colleagues.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.You Have These:

• 4-6 years of legal experience at a top law firm or corporate legal department.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with commercial transactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with effective time management and flexibility.
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