Associate Counsel at TKO (WWE)

TKO; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO is seeking an Associate Counsel to support all business and legal aspects of Talent Relations and Talent Development for WWE. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate talent agreements, including appearance, endorsement, and service agreements.

The role involves providing legal counsel on regulatory requirements, managing contract lifecycles, and resolving legal issues with internal and external stakeholders in a high-profile sports and entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• JD required and license to practice in CT or eligible for in-house registration.
• 4–7+ years of in-house experience in entertainment, media, or sports.
• Strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate talent agreements, including appearance, endorsement, and service agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory requirements and contract lifecycles.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in a high-profile sports and entertainment environment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

In-house experience

Entertainment industry

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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

Juris Doctor (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 at TKO (WWE)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: TKO
Description: TKO is seeking an Associate Counsel to support all business and legal aspects of Talent Relations and Talent Development for WWE. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of talent agreements, including appearance, endorsement, and service agreements. The role involves providing legal counsel on regulatory requirements, managing contract lifecycles, and resolving legal issues with internal and external stakeholders in a high-profile sports and entertainment environment.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in Connecticut or eligible to register as in-house counsel. Requirements include 4-7+ years of in-house legal experience at an entertainment, media, or professional sports organization, with a strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Stamford, CT
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified