Corporate Counsel (Chicago) Job at Aegworldwide, Chicago, IL

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  • Aegworldwide
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Company Information
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.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Description

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to CMN in connection with live Music (i.e. concerts, tours, and bookings), Marketing (i.e. experiential marketing campaigns), Sports (i.e. international soccer friendlies), other live Events, along with serve a business affairs function as well. Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel. This role is responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts in connection with Music, Marketing, Sports, and other Events, along with troubleshooting any issues related to those events. The ideal candidate must possess strong drafting and communication skills, be business-minded, self-motivated, a quick learner, possess a team first, ‘can do’ attitude, independent worker, creative thinker, and team player. Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills are essential.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Review/draft/negotiate agreements including, but not limited to, artist agreements, booking/sell-off agreements, co-pro agreements, master service agreements, professional service agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, venue agreements, scope of work, NDAs, independent contractor agreements, letter agreements, etc.
  • Partner with various CMN departments such as Touring/Booking, Event Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Risk Management, Social/Digital, IT and Human Resources to support their legal needs.
  • Assist General Counsel and management with such other tasks, as requested.
  • Assist a separate nonprofit entity on various matters, including, but not limited to MOUs, annual gala-related agreements, other fundraising initiatives, independent contractor agreements, etc.
  • Review insurance requirements and request insurance certificates.
  • Coordinate and serve as a legal/compliance resource for various other CMN initiatives
  • Assist with corporate filings and manage relationship with various entities’ registered agents
  • Perform any other assigned duties or projects

Requirements

  • Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • At least 5 years legal experience (preferably in-house or at a law firm)
  • Prior experience working reviewing music, entertainment and/or live event agreements (preferred)
  • Professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required
  • Must possess highly effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with superb critical thinking skills
  • Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
  • Strong research skills and proficient in identifying and effectively resolving any questions or issues
  • Must possess ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment but with a team-oriented approach
  • Responsive and collaborative attitude to any project requests, emails, calls and departmental/personnel needs
  • Ability to perform under pressure, managing multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
  • Possess sound judgement at all times

Travel

  • None

Pay Scale: $125K-$175K

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.

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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