Managing Counsel - Commercial

 

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. 

Managing Counsel - Commercial 

 Position Summary:

The Managing Counsel will be an integral part of the legal team, working closely with the Associate General Counsel and broader legal department to advise LA28’s senior management on legal matters.  This position will leverage negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and communication skills to support the legal needs for the commercial teams of the organization, including sponsorship agreements, operational contracts, licensing arrangements, supply agreements, activation agreements, marketing and content-creation support, legal memoranda, and summaries.  This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable negotiating and business skills, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games!  

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior members of legal department on identified business transactions and legal matters. 

• Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, meetings, and decision-making, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents including but not limited to sponsorship agreements, supply agreements, activation agreements, licensing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, waivers, consents, corporate governance documents and legal memoranda or other correspondence and strategic projects. 

• Perform significant projects / duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel. 

• Assist with the management of communications and relationships with LA28’s business and strategic partners. 

• Help implement legal team policies, procedures, and standard operating practices. 

• Supervise, monitor and assist in the career development of all subordinate attorneys and paralegals. 

• Review and understand all relevant corporate/stakeholder documents (including Host City Contract, Olympic Charter, Code of Ethics, etc.). 

• Work with outside counsel on matters requiring representation. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations. 

• Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments. 

Background & Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in transactional contract matters required. 

• Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law, and business transactional principles. 

• Strong background in supporting the commercial needs of a sports organization, including experience with high stakes sponsorships and servicing commercial partners. 

• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management and business associates. 

• Excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues. 

• Excellent analytical skills; capable of identifying and prioritizing issues and providing