Director, Legal Counsel - AXS

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.  

The Role
AXS is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel, to join our team in Los Angeles, CA.  This role is responsible for helping to serve AXS's legal needs, including drafting a full range of business agreements associated with AXS's ticketing business and otherwise providing legal support, advice and counsel for AXS and all its subsidiaries and related entities.  

What Will You Do?
•    Perform and manage legal services for AXS; serve as legal advisor to General Counsel, Legal Department staff, senior management, division heads and AXS staff on business transactions and legal matters.
•    Prepare, review and assist in negotiations on all varieties of legal documents including commercial contracts, ticketing services agreements, API license agreements, technology service agreements, vendor/service agreements, NDAs, sponsorship agreements, data privacy agreements, data sharing agreements, employment related agreements and legal correspondence.
•    Provide analysis and guidance on strategic projects and deals 
•    Work closely with individual departments, to anticipate, identify and manage liability areas and legal exposure and appropriately manage risk.
•    Review and understand all corporate documents and major client and partner agreements.
•    Interpret, draft/revise and administer guidance related to event ticketing legislation 
•    Work with outside counsel and other stakeholders on matters requiring representation such as litigation, arbitration and disputes.
•    Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
•    Advise in the areas of corporate governance, employment practices, human resources and general business practice compliance.
•    Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments.
•    Participate in special projects as requested.

What Will You Bring?
•    Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) Undergraduate degree, Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school required. California bar membership is preferred.
•    At least 4 years’ experience with a major law firm and/or in-house legal department. 
•    Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law and business transactional principles.
•    Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management and business associates.
•    Strong sound judgment and decision-making skills.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to learn required business systems.
•    High level of personal integrity and professional ethics.
•    Flexible and adaptable to changing business conditions.
•    Must be able to work a flexible and dynamic work schedule that accommodates the needs and demands of the stakeholders in regard to project requests.
•    Must be a Licensed Attorney in good standing with the California or applicable state bar and can practice law in California.

Pay Scale: $141,090 to $175,000

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

What’s in it for You?

• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.

• Stage 1: 20-30 virtual preliminary interview 
• Stage:2: Two 30-min virtual interviews with members of our legal team
• Stage 3: 30-min virtual Hiring Manager Interview 
• Stage 4: Three 30-min onsite interviews with hiring manager and two AXS business leaders

More about AXS

AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for over 500 premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Clients include First Avenue, USGA, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Crypto.com Arena, Coachella, Stagecoach, The O2, and B.League (Japan).

Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. 

To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

More about AEG

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

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