VP, Legal — IP & Contracts for Live Events

Sxsw Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision Plan

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K

Staff Badge Perks

Collaborative Work Environment

Unforgettable Experiences

Job summary

SXSW seeks a highly motivated Vice President, Legal to provide day-to-day legal leadership for SXSW. The role requires a commercially minded, deal-focused attorney who collaborates with sales, marketing and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include contract drafting and negotiation, IP ownership and licensing, policy drafting, and coordinating with Penske Media Corporation on cross-brand initiatives. Must manage a junior attorney and support HR on employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Review, markup/draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts across multiple departments.
• Advise on IP ownership, licensing, and usage rights for content across SXSW’s events.
• Draft, review and revise website policies including terms of use and privacy policy.
• Safeguard SXSW's intellectual property rights, coordinate trademark filings and enforcement as needed.
• Work with outside counsel on trademark issues, litigation, data privacy, visas, and other matters.
• Manage contracts workflow, train non-legal teams on templates to increase efficiency.

Job description

SXSW seeks a highly motivated Vice President, Legal to provide day-to-day legal leadership for SXSW. The role requires a commercially minded, deal-focused attorney who collaborates with sales, marketing and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include contract drafting and negotiation, IP ownership and licensing, policy drafting, and coordinating with Penske Media Corporation on cross-brand initiatives. Must manage a junior attorney and support HR on employment matters.