Counsel

Cosm

$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission in California or in-house counsel eligibility
  • 3 to 5 years in corporate and transactional law
  • Experience with commercial contracts in tech or media
  • Strong drafting and negotiation abilities
  • Excellent communication skills for business applicability
  • Familiarity with IP licensing and SaaS agreements
  • Proficient with emerging technologies and AI in legal contexts

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements
  • Provide legal guidance across all company divisions
  • Support corporate transactions and strategic partnerships
  • Develop strong relationships with internal and external partners
  • Enhance contract templates and internal legal processes
  • Assist in compliance policy development and implementation
  • Deliver legal training to foster a culture of commercial awareness

Benefits

  • Location-based collaboration with regular presence in the LA office
  • Opportunity to influence strategic decisions during a growth phase
  • Involvement in diverse business sectors, including sports and entertainment
  • Emphasis on innovative technology use in legal processes
  • Supportive environment for professional development and compliance training
Full Job Description
Summary:

Cosm's legal team is looking for a sharp, commercially minded attorney who wants to be in the room where deals get done. This is a generalist role with a transactional core: you will support the full breadth of Cosm's business operations, from vendor and customer agreements to strategic partnerships and content deals. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with business teams across the company, and beyond, participating in strategic planning and decision-making to align legal strategies with business objectives. You are energized by variety, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by the chance to shape a company's commercial playbook during a period of rapid growth.

Responsibilities:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, customer agreements, partnership agreements, content distribution deals, and intellectual property licenses.
  • Provide legal guidance and support across all divisions of the company, including Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions.
  • Structure and support corporate transactions, including strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial collaborations that directly drive Cosm's expansion.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external business partners, collaborating with departments such as Product, Venues, Technology, Accounting, Finance, and Customer Service to identify and resolve issues proactively.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal processes to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times, helping the business move faster without increasing risk.
  • Assist in developing and implementing company policies and procedures to support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal training and practical guidance to business teams, building a culture of smart risk-taking and commercial awareness across the organization.


Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice law in California (or eligibility for registered in-house counsel status).
  • 3 to 5 years of corporate and transactional experience, ideally from a major law firm or in-house at a technology, media, or entertainment company, with meaningful exposure to commercial contracts.
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property licensing, SaaS/technology agreements, or content distribution arrangements.
  • AI-native and frontier-minded, with genuine fluency in using emerging technologies to work faster and more effectively.
  • High agency and a strong commercial instinct, with a bias toward action and ownership.


Location and Work Arrangements:

This position is based near Cosm's Los Angeles area office. Cosm values in-person collaboration, and the role may require regular presence at the LA office along with flexibility for occasional travel to other Cosm locations.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

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