Live Nation Entertainment

Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Live Nation Entertainment$140K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a lawyer in a major firm or in-house legal department
  • 3+ years negotiating and drafting music and entertainment agreements
  • Experience in artist management, concert promotion, or live events
  • J.D. and membership in the California Bar, or eligible for in-house counsel registration
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and attention to detail
  • High level of personal integrity and professional ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to management and production companies
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
  • Advise on business and legal matters for affiliated companies
  • Communicate with third-party attorneys for contract negotiations
  • Assist in updating internal contract templates
  • Manage contract processes and provide status updates

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for employees and families
  • Free concert tickets and generous paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company match and stock reimbursement program
  • New parent programs including caregiver leave and fertility support
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Volunteer time off and crowdfunding match
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
  • Provide transactional legal support to Live Nation affiliated management, artist development and production companies
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to, personal management agreements and related documents (e.g., term extensions, termination agreements, co-management agreements), non-disclosure agreements, consulting/independent contractor agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, collaboration agreements, talent agreements, license agreements, venue agreements, clearance agreements, and sponsorship agreements
  • Advise and provide timely advice and guidance on business and legal matters to the affiliated companies
  • Communicate and interact with affiliated companies and third-party attorneys to negotiate and finalize contracts
  • Assist with updating internal contract templates
  • Manage contract process and provide regular status updates to internal team members and affiliated companies


WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
  • Minimum of 5 years working as a lawyer with a major law firm and/or in-housel legal department with at least 3 years of relevant experience negotiating and drafting a variety of music and entertainment legal transactions and agreements
  • Required experience related to artist management, concert promotion and/or live events
  • J.D. and membership in the California Bar in good standing, or eligible to register as in-house counsel with the California Bar
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound business judgment and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Desire to partner with business clients to provide practical solutions
  • Proficiency in document review, editing and redlining
  • Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of business operations
  • High level of personal integrity and professional ethics


BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
  • HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
  • YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
  • WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
  • FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
  • CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
  • OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match


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The expected compensation for this position is:
$140,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment is a producer, promoter, and seller of live concert tickets for artists and fans.

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Learn more about Live Nation Entertainment
Size
10,200 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.7 billion
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-5.6%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
NASDAQ

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