Associate General Counsel, Venues

Socket.dev; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contribution

Wellbeing allowance

Paid vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mind health support

Job summary

Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel, Venues to provide day-to-day strategic legal support for venue operations at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. You will negotiate and draft complex commercial contracts, review licenses and permits, and advise on risk management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in private practice or in-house in hospitality, sports or entertainment, is licensed in California, and can lead cross-functional initiatives with finance, HR, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school with California bar in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated transactions.
• Excellent organizational and judgment skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with executives.
• Experience in food/beverage/hospitality industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide variety of commercial contracts incl. vendor services and licenses.
• Manage arena event licenses and insurance requirements.
• Assist with licensure, permitting, and compliance with venues.
• Draft documents, identify issues, and provide clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with insurers and outside counsel on litigation matters.
• Assist with collective bargaining and interpretation of CBAs.
• Partner with HR on personnel matters.
• Maintain a contract management system.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Construction, Risk Mgmt on contract questions.
• Provide other general legal support.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting agreements

In-house experience

Hospitality/sports/entertainment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk management

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar

Job description

We are looking for an experienced transactional attorney to join our Legal department! The Associate General Counsel, Venues will primarily be responsible for providing day-to-day strategic legal support to venue operations at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. In this role, you will handle a wide array of matters, including a variety of complex and sophisticated commercial contracts like vendor services agreements, equipment rental/purchase contracts, and event licenses and permits.

Ideal candidate will have five or more years of legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated legal transactions in private practice, in-house, or in the hospitality, sports or media entertainment industry.

This is a full-time role based in Inglewood, CA and is eligible for our competitive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more.

What You Will Do

• Handle a wide variety of commercial contracts (e.g., vendor services agreements, equipment rental/purchase contracts, cell and Wi-Fi services, etc.)
• Manage arena event licenses and event insurance requirements review.
• Assist with licensure/permitting/compliance and related matters in connection with the venues. Confer with risk management on insurance and indemnification requirements for various contracts.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft other key documents, present clear recommendations and assure legal compliance.
• Work with insurers and outside counsel on litigation matters and manage the docket.
• Assist with collective bargaining and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with Human Resources on personnel matters and employment-related claims.
• Maintain a contract management system.
• Work closely with various divisions (e.g., Finance, Premium Seat Sales, Construction/Development, Risk Management) on contract questions and to develop best practices.
• Other general legal support.

Your Background, Skills and Qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school and California bar membership in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
• Minimum 5 years legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated legal transactions in private practice, in-house or in the hospitality, sports or media entertainment industry
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work under pressure
• Excellent judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a high volume of work, and work through projects with minimal supervision
• Commitment to responsiveness to the field. Desire to partner with business executives to provide solutions. Effective Interpersonal Skills. Strong analytic skills.
• Demonstrated dedication with the ability to lead projects from origin through execution.
• Ability to learn, contribute and thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in the food and beverage/hospitality industry a plus.

Compensation

• $250,000 - $275,000 annual compensation. Compensation package offered will be based on multiple individualized factors, including a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity.

Intuit Dome’s Approach to Technology & Innovation

At Intuit Dome, curiosity and innovation go hand in hand. We seek forward-thinking individuals who embrace emerging technologies and actively leverage AI tools to work smarter, unlock creativity, and elevate the fan and business experience.

About Intuit Dome

Opened in August 2024, Intuit Dome is the new home of the LA Clippers and will host hundreds of sporting events and concerts each year. Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different -- it redefines fans’ expectations for live experiences and change the music landscape in Los Angeles.

Host of the 2026 NBA All-Star game and Olympic Basketball in 2028, Intuit Dome is over 1 million square feet and features our team training center, business operations offices, five full-sized basketball courts, an 80,000 square foot outdoor plaza and a double-sided Halo Board composed of more than an acre of LED.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leaveFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace

The LA Clippers and Intuit Dome are a proud equal opportunity employer. It is our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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