Counsel - Transactions & Partnerships (Onsite LA)

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 is seeking a seasoned Counsel to translate ambitious plans into enforceable agreements ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will support the legal team on transactions and partnerships—from venue and construction deals to government and delivery partner agreements—drafting practical contracts in a fast-moving, high-trust environment.

Based in Los Angeles and on-site, you will collaborate across teams, review Host City contracts and codes of ethics, manage external counsel, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school or 5 years of equivalent experience in corporate and transactional legal practice.
• Active license to practice law and good standing with the California State Bar, with the ability to practice in California.
• At least 5 years of transactional legal experience, with a thorough command of contract and corporate law.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, knowing when to escalate and how to prioritize issues and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to advise outside counsel, senior management, and business associates, with high integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support senior legal leaders on business transactions, from venue and construction agreements to deals with government and delivery partners.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, and real estate documents.
• Partner with teams across LA28 to anticipate, identify, and manage legal exposure and risk as the Games take shape.
• Review core corporate and stakeholder documents, including the Host City Contract, Olympic Charter, and Code of Ethics.
• Coordinate outside counsel on matters needing representation and keep the team current on evolving laws and regulations.

Skills

Judgment

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Escalation

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

LA28 is seeking a seasoned Counsel to translate ambitious plans into enforceable agreements ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will support the legal team on transactions and partnerships—from venue and construction deals to government and delivery partner agreements—drafting practical contracts in a fast-moving, high-trust environment.

Based in Los Angeles and on-site, you will collaborate across teams, review Host City contracts and codes of ethics, manage external counsel, and