Associate Counsel

TKO Group Holdings (WWE); Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO Group Holdings (WWE) seeks an Associate Counsel to support Talent Relations and Talent Development. The role involves drafting and negotiating appearance, endorsement, and services contracts, and advising executives on sports and entertainment matters.

Required is a JD from an accredited law school, Connecticut licensure or eligibility for in-house registration, and 4–7+ years of relevant in-house experience in entertainment, media, or sports.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Connecticut or eligible for in-house registration.
• 4-7+ years of in-house legal experience in entertainment, media, or sports.
• Experience drafting and negotiating talent-related agreements (appearance, endorsement, services).

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating talent-related agreements (appearance, endorsement, services).
• Manage legal risks for Talent Relations and Talent Development.
• Ensure compliance with state athletic commissions.
• Provide legal counsel to executives on sports and entertainment matters.

Skills

In-house legal experience

Contract drafting & negotiations

Entertainment/Sports industry

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

JD degree; Licensed in CT or eligible for in-house registration; 4-7+ years of in-house legal experience in entertainment, media, or sports.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: TKO Group Holdings (WWE)
Description: WWE, a part of TKO Group Holdings, is seeking an Associate Counsel to support the legal aspects of Talent Relations and Talent Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of talent-related agreements, including appearance, endorsement, and services contracts. The role also involves managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with state athletic commission requirements, and providing legal counsel to executives on sports and entertainment matters.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in Connecticut or eligible for in-house registration. A minimum of 4-7+ years of in-house legal experience at an entertainment, media, or professional sports organization is required. Experience in contract drafting and negotiations within the sports industry is highly preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Stamford, CT
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified