Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships

Who We Are

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW.

WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at  and  TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and P , the world’s premier bull riding organization.

Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The ideal candidate has transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial transactions.

• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts for WWE and other TKO businesses, including contracts relating to live event operations and logistics, sponsor ships, outbound & inbound content distribution (television, PPV, digital), social media, consumer products, licensing, production, event operations & logistics, venues, marketing, consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors, real property, releases and waivers.
• Provide assistance with respect to M&A transactions, litigation, IP management, regulatory and other legal matters.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to internal business units and company leadership and executives.
• Research, manage, and track existing contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with business, finance, and compliance departments to assist with deal development.
• Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement.
• Implement and refine policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract-administration and document-management processes.
• Collaborate with and support other members of the UFC and Endeavor legal team and our international colleagues.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• 4-6 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Outstanding written and oral business communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Experience with commercial transactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.