Counsel – Events, Production & Licensing

Internal Revenue Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as Counsel focusing on live events and licensing. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal counsel, and collaborating across teams. Ideal for candidates with 3-5 years of experience, it offers a dynamic work environment at the heart of the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in live events and content production contracts preferred.
• Strong background in sponsorship-related contracts.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements for live events.
• Provide real-time legal counsel to internal business units.
• Collaborate with business teams to support deal development.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiating skills

Outstanding written and oral business communication skills

Flexibility and effective time management skills

Education

3-5 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department

Job description

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio.As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace.Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale.Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

Join Authentic as Counsel – Events, Production & Licensing and play a key role in shaping the legal framework behind high-profile live events and entertainment experiences (e.g., music festivals, sports events, or branded experiences). Reporting to the SVP, Associate General Counsel of Entertainment, this dynamic position offers the opportunity to draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements across live event production, sponsorships, venues, talent, content, and licensing. Ideal candidates will bring 3–5 years of legal experience, strong transactional skills, and a passion for the fast-paced world of entertainment and live experiences.

The ideal candidate has live event and licensing transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house entertainment or location-based event company. The role will be in our New York City Headquarters, five-days a week.

What You’ll Be Working On

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements related to:
• Live event production, operations, and logistics
• Sponsorships, venues, and talent (e.g., DJs, influencers)
• Social media and content production
• Consumer products licensing, endorsements and marketing
• Vendor, transportation and contractor agreements
• Releases and waivers

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide real-time legal counsel to internal business units and senior leadership
• Interpret and advise on contract terms, enforcement, and risk mitigation (insurance requirements)
• Support other in-house attorneys on entertainment-related projects as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business, brand, and finance teams to support deal development
• Coordinate with international legal colleagues to ensure global alignment

Policy & Process Development

• Help implement and refine contract administration and document management processes
• Contribute to legal team best practices and operational efficiency

Must Haves:

• 3-5 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department in a reputable learning environment
• Strong background in live events, content production contracts and sponsorship-related contracts preferred
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills
• Outstanding written and oral business communication skills
• Deep experience with commercial transactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities, possibly working at odd-hours for critical issues

Primary Location Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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