Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Meow Wolf, Inc.; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP

Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA, HRA, and FSA options

401k Retirement Plan

Company paid Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Discount at Meow Wolf Gift Shop

Admission to Meow Wolf attractions

Job summary

Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, NM seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join its legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. The role provides expert guidance on commercial matters across licensing, IP, data privacy and governance, supporting growth across platforms and internationally.

The position requires a JD, active bar membership and at least 15 years of legal experience, including 10 years in-house at a media company. On-site or remote work options apply, with a base salary range disclosed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Minimum 15 years legal experience, including at least 10 years in-house at a media company.
• Broad knowledge across IP, real estate, construction, governance, data privacy, licensing and contracts.
• Exceptional drafting and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate succinctly across many levels and departments.
• Strong ethics, gravitas, and risk assessment abilities.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal and strategic advice across IP, real estate, construction, entertainment agreements and litigation.
• Draft, review and negotiate bespoke contracts and policies.
• Provide actionable business-facing legal advice and build cross-department relationships.
• Advise on employee and labor relations for local exhibitions; oversee licenses and compliance.
• Respond to due diligence and discovery requests; manage external counsel in litigation.
• Develop and refine legal processes, templates and policies as the company scales.

Skills

Drafting

Verbal communication

Legal knowledge

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.

Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities. Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery. Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong. Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in. Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on....

Job Description

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Job Disclosures: Location: On-site or Remote, providing the candidate lives in one of the following markets: Santa Fe NM, Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Dallas TX, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA. Compensation: The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000-$250,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated position grade, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is October 16, 2026. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if necessary.

Job Summary: Reporting to the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel is a key member of Meow Wolf’s 4-person legal team. Collaborating with all aspects of operations and members of senior management, you will be a generalist, providing expert and timely legal guidance on a wide array of commercial matters. Meow Wolf operates across a diverse array of subject areas, including licensing, intellectual property and construction, data privacy, labor relations, merchandising, food & beverage, public and private events, non-profit/philanthropic, corporate governance and litigation. You will address the company’s legal needs as it continues to grow and expand across various platforms and internationally. This position requires a proactive, solution-driven, adaptable business counsel who thrives in a dynamic environment and can work through business issues effectively and efficiently while providing succinct and clear advice.

Key Responsibilities: Offer legal and strategic advice across most areas of the company in a wide variety of subject areas, including IP, real estate, construction, entertainment-related agreements and issues and litigation, with the flexibility to take ownership of matters end-to-end. Draft, review and negotiate bespoke contracts and policies, dealing with commercial issues pragmatically and often without established precedent or templates. Provide business-facing, actionable, relevant and practical legal advice to business teams and develop strong relationships across various departments, including products and engineering, marketing, human resources, exhibition development, information security and finance. Serve as a legal advisor to local exhibitions in areas such as employee and labor relations; local rules and regulations and operational troubleshooting, which includes but is not limited to facilities, security, private events, retail, marketing and liquor license-related business functions. Assist in responding to due diligence and discovery requests as they arise. Help manage external counsel in litigation matters. Assist in building and refining legal processes, templates and policies as the company continues to scale.

Required Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of at least one state bar. At least 15 years of legal experience, including a minimum of 10 years practicing in-house at a media company across a wide array of subjects. Willingness to be an active participant in all levels of work activity, learn new areas of the law quickly and operate effectively with limited supervision or established processes. Broad legal knowledge, including intellectual property, real estate, construction, corporate governance, data privacy, content licensing and commercial contracts. Experience with labor relations and the USPTO is a plus. Exceptional drafting and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly across many different areas and levels of the company. High degree of professional ethics, integrity and demonstrated gravitas, capable of engendering the confidence of senior management and all employees. Excellent judgment, leadership and analytical skills. Ability to anticipate legal issues and risks. Collaboration - be a willing and enthusiastic participant in a collaborative culture supporting both creative and management stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated, solid proficiency in time management skills and reviewing and processing large amounts of data. Resilient, focused problem solver and self-starter, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a complex, occasionally ambiguous environment where processes may not yet be defined.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. Physical Demands: This position is primarily sedentary and requires extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and viewing screens for long stretches of time. The role involves frequent use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers, and may require repetitive hand and wrist movements for typing and data entry. Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (such as files, binders, or office supplies) may be required. The role also requires mental focus, the ability to analyze complex financial information, and sustained concentration to ensure accuracy and compliance. The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Most employees work during PT and MT zones.

Supervisor Responsibilities: This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel: This position may require travel.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS

• PPO & HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options
• 401k Retirement Plan Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
• Regular or Project Based Full-time positions Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.

Meow Wolf is an arts and entertainment company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration.