COUNSEL – EVENTS, PRODUCTION & LICENSING

Authentic
Full-time
New York, New York
$145,000 - $175,000
Posted on 6 months ago

Job Description

Join Authentic as Counsel – Events, Production & Licensing and play a key role in shaping the legal framework behind high-profile live events and entertainment experiences. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements across live event production, sponsorships, venues, talent, content, and licensing.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements related to live event production, sponsorships, venues, talent, social media, and content production
  • Provide legal counsel to internal business units and senior leadership
  • Interpret and advise on contract terms, enforcement, and risk mitigation
  • Support other in-house attorneys on entertainment-related projects
  • Partner with business, brand, and finance teams to support deal development
  • Coordinate with international legal colleagues to ensure global alignment
  • Help implement and refine contract administration and document management processes
  • Contribute to legal team best practices and operational efficiency

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Strong background in live events, content production contracts and sponsorship-related contracts preferred
  • Strong drafting and negotiating skills
  • Outstanding written and oral business communication skills
  • Deep experience with commercial transactions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • No benefits