Paralegal, Licensing & Anti-Counterfeit

LA28 (Web); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 is seeking a Paralegal, Licensing & Anti‑Counterfeit to join our legal team supporting licensing for consumer products and IP rights for the LA28 Games. This role offers the chance to draft and review agreements and interface with IOC and business units.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years paralegal experience, strong drafting and research skills, IP knowledge, and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; paralegal certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as paralegal, contract specialist, or legal assistant (preferred in large firm or corporate in‑house).
• Experience drafting commercial contracts, highly preferred.
• Foundational exposure to IP law, trademark registration timelines and classifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong research, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; ability to draft documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with contract management systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and summarize licensing agreements for consumer products and IP holders.
• Interface with business units and IOC to manage licensing of Olympic/IP.
• Work with the legal team on education regarding IP protection.
• Maintain the internal trademark database and track filing deadlines.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing operating contracts, NDAs, RFP collateral, and confidential memos.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Legal research

Paralegal experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

LA28 is the independent, non‑profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place – a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors – optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co‑creation and boldness – and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

The Paralegal, Licensing & Anti‑Counterfeit will be an integral part of the legal team supporting our commercial and consumer products licensing teams. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable experience, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the drafting, reviewing, and summarizing of a myriad of licensing agreements, including consumer products, co‑branded arrangements with high‑profile IP holders, domestic and international Olympic and Paralympic stakeholders, and more.
• Interface with the individual business units and the International Olympic Committee to manage efficient processes for licensing of Olympic and Paralympic intellectual property.
• Work closely with the broader legal and rights protection team on internal and external education regarding protection of Olympic & Paralympic intellectual property.
• Maintain the internal trademark database by tracking filing deadlines, registration updates, and associated classes.
• Support the broader legal team in the drafting and reviewing of operational contracts, NDAs, collateral documents necessary for solicitation of RFPs, as well as confidential correspondence, memos, contract summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on special projects.
• Support on other projects and assignments as may be requested by the Managing Counsel, Licensing & Anti‑Counterfeit and other legal team members, including but not limited to operational contracts, rights protection workstreams, and more.

While experience in these areas is preferred, we also look for candidates with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and think proactively to round out areas where a candidate may not have depth of experience. This job description is a general summary of responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all‑inclusive of the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, contract specialist, or legal assistant preferred (preferably in a large law firm and/or corporate in‑house legal department).
• Experience drafting commercial contracts, highly preferred.
• Foundational exposure to intellectual property law, with an understanding of the trademark registration process, timelines, and classification systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional research, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent word processing and database management skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience preparing legal documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
• Experience working with contract management systems, highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles‑based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Strong ability to interact diplomatically and with professional maturity with senior executives, staff and external business partners.
• Positive, team‑oriented and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in fast‑paced and dynamic environment, both autonomously and collaboratively.
• High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain absolute confidentiality, to perform duties with utmost discretion and act with complete integrity.
• Strong work ethic, client‑service orientation, and sound judgment.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to update and maintain contract forms, track contract negotiation progress and status through contract management system.

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $85,000. The pay scale provides the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.