Legal Counsel (Live Productions, US Qualified)
Core
US-qualified legal counsel supporting content production teams globally on event productions, co-produced and licensed events, and related legal compliance.
Role type
In-house legal counsel (production)
Builds
Event productions and content initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
Domain
Live entertainment and event production
Required skills
US or UK bar qualification, 4+ years PQE in-house in experience economy/live production, contract negotiation, legal research, risk mitigation, compliance management, incident management, training delivery
Preferred skills
Top-tier law firm experience, additional languages beyond English/Spanish
Technologies
Legal databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate agreements for content development, event production, distribution, marketing, sponsorship, and talent; identify legal risks and design mitigation strategies; conduct legal research and deliver actionable guidance; manage legal projects and oversee contract workflows; support incident management and dispute resolution; prepare internal templates, guides, and training materials
Seniority
Mid-level (4+ years PQE)