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Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships
full-time•Stamford
About this role
Who We Are:
WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.The Role and What You’ll Do:
The ideal candidate has transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial transactions.
Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts for WWE and other TKO businesses, including contracts relating to live event operations and logistics, sponsorships, outbound & inbound content distribution (television, PPV, digital), social media, consumer products, licensing, production, event operations & logistics, venues, marketing, consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors, real property, releases and waivers.
Provide assistance with respect to M&A transactions, litigation, IP management, regulatory and other legal matters.
Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to internal business units and company leadership and executives.
Research, manage, and track existing contractual obligations.
Coordinate with business, finance, and compliance departments to assist with deal development.
Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement.
Implement and refine policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract-administration and document-management processes.
Collaborate with and support other members of the UFC and Endeavor legal team and our international colleagues.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
You Have These:
4-6 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Outstanding written and oral business communication skills.
Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
Experience with commercial transactions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.
WWE EEO Statement:
WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.
What you'll do
- The Associate Counsel will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts for WWE and TKO businesses, covering various areas such as sponsorships and content distribution. They will also provide legal advice to internal business units and assist with M&A transactions and other legal matters.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is a multi-faceted media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience.
WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. With more than one billion social media followers, the #1 sports channel on YouTube and content trending weekly on Twitter, WWE is one of the most-followed and influential brands in the world.
The Company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Dubai, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Riyadh, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships do at WWE?
As a Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships at WWE, you will: the Associate Counsel will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts for WWE and TKO businesses, covering various areas such as sponsorships and content distribution. They will also provide legal advice to internal business units and assist with M&A transactions and other legal matters..
Is the Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships position at WWE remote?
The Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships position at WWE is based in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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