Associate Counsel

Ultimate Fighting Championship; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UFC is seeking an Associate Counsel to support Compliance and Regulation by drafting, reviewing, and administering legal agreements across UFC and affiliated properties. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, this role will serve as a key legal partner in advising internal stakeholders on contract terms and legal risk in a fast-paced environment.

This position will work closely with internal teams and outside counsel; the ideal candidate is a practical, business‑oriented transactional attorney

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on contracts and transactional matters.
• Counsel business stakeholders with practical legal guidance.
• Strong contract law knowledge and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and interpret transactional agreements and documents.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal, contractual, and business issues across UFC and affiliated properties.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for business affairs, compliance and regulatory matters.
• Partner with business stakeholders to structure and resolve contract and compliance issues.
• Oversee systems for maintaining contracts, records, and templates.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Contract drafting

Transactional matters

Legal research

Risk assessment

Communication with leadership

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.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 Associate Counsel supports the Compliance and Regulation function by providing legal advice and transactional support across a broad range of business matters. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, this role will serve as a key legal partner in drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and administering legal agreements, advising internal stakeholders on contract terms and legal risk, and supporting legal workflows and cross-functional business initiatives.

This position will work closely with internal stakeholders, other business units, as well as outside counsel and external business partners. The ideal candidate will be a practical, business-oriented, transactional attorney who is able to manage a high volume of matters with sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

• Draft, review, and interpret transactional agreements and documents.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal, contractual, and business issues related to agreements and related matters across UFC and affiliated properties.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for business affairs, compliance and regulatory matters.
• Partner with business stakeholders to structure, analyze, and resolve contract and compliance issues, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Support program-specific initiatives through legal drafting, contract review, issue spotting, and workflow management.
• Oversee and review systems for maintaining contracts, records, legal files, templates, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across internal systems and databases.
• Partner with Finance and other internal teams on legal matters, including review of financial breakdowns and supporting documentation with legal and contractual implications.
• Assist in responding to legal and business information requests from various stakeholders, including outside counsel, auditors, and internal departments.
• Support the continued development and refinement of legal templates, contract workflows, approval processes, and operational practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Advise on legal issues arising from business operations, including payment terms, entity documentation, leave provisions, and related compliance items.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various UFC departments and internal stakeholders to provide timely legal guidance and support.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on transactional, regulatory, and operational issues as assigned.
• Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and other legal department initiatives as needed.
• Exercise sound legal judgment, maintain confidentiality, and elevate material legal issues appropriately.

You Have These:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to maintain good standing.
• At least two (2) years of relevant legal experience at a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on a wide range of contracts and transactional matters.
• Experience counseling business stakeholders directly and translating legal issues into practical business guidance.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, legal drafting, issue spotting, and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive matters with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, outside counsel, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and business functions.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Flexible, responsive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, media, business affairs, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cross-functional legal workflow management is preferred.

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