Counsel - FIFA World Cup 26™

3 Weeks ago • 3-5 Years • Legal • $101,250 PA - $135,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

On Location's Legal Department seeks Counsel to primarily support the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Hospitality Program. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts (consulting, master services, talent, licensing, sponsorship, vendor, marketing agreements, etc.), coordinating with business/finance/compliance departments, providing legal advice, implementing contract administration processes, and managing contract execution and storage. The role also involves providing overflow support for other On Location legal needs. The position requires strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Over time, responsibilities may expand to cover additional On Location business lines.
Must have:
  • JD from ABA accredited law school
  • Bar admission in applicable jurisdiction
  • 3-5 years legal experience
  • Contract drafting & negotiation expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Risk assessment & legal judgment
Good to have:
  • Entertainment/sports/media industry experience
  • Experience with FIFA World Cup or similar event

Job Details

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. Endeavor specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC, WWE, IMG, On Location, and PBR.

Position Overview:

The On Location Legal Department is currently seeking a  Counsel to support, primarily, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Hospitality Program. In this role you will draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including consulting, master services, talent, influencer, licensing, creative services, sponsorship, vendor, marketing, digital services, rental, venue, location, and production agreements, as well as statements of work, participation and guest releases, photo releases, and waivers. In supporting the FIFA World Cup 2026 legal needs you must act with urgency to align with the business needs while ensuring compliance with On Location’s and TKO’s standards and legal requirements. Overtime, this position will potentially expand to coverage of additional On Location business lines/ programs. This position will be located in Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA and reports to the department’s Vice President & Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily legal support for FIFA World Cup 2026 legal requirements.

  • Provide overflow legal support for other On Location legal needs when required.

  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including consulting, master services, talent, influencer, licensing, creative services, sponsorship, vendor, marketing, digital services, rental, venue, location, and production agreements, as well as statements of work, participation and guest releases, photo releases, and waivers.

  • Coordinate with business, finance, and compliance departments to assist with deal development.  Be a voice of reason on all legal matters.

  • Implement and refine policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract-administration and document-management processes

  • Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement

  • Draft and review contracts and contract templates required for FIFA World Cup 2026.

  • Follow up on the execution and delivery of contracts and other associated paperwork and manage the storage of all executed contracts with the support of other legal team members.

  • Work with various departments in managing the timely review and approvals of contracts and tracking projects

  • Perform various basic research assignments

  • Work closely with various departments and individual project managers on contract and administrative matters

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school

  • Admitted to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction and in good standing

  • Experience in law firm, in-house legal or other equivalent experience preferred

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience, with some experience in the entertainment, sports, or media industry preferred but not required

  • Ability to handle ambiguity and change while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

  • Must be detail oriented, highly organized, and thorough

  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk, advise various business units of the risks, and exercise sound legal judgment

  • Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills that will enable interaction with a range of seniority levels and styles in a fast-paced business environment (including explaining legal concepts to colleagues who may have limited legal knowledge and time)

  • Have an effective solution-oriented problem-solving approach to legal issues and a strong work ethic

  • Must have an intermediate or advanced skill level with all Microsoft Office software (e.g., Excel), PDF editing, fluent in either Mac or Windows operating systems

  • Ability to multitask and function efficiently with tight deadlines

  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, understand changing department and company priorities and process large amounts of information

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Communicates effectively with internal and external clients

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job.  Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Ability to travel is required.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.  Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.


Hiring Range Minimum:

$101,250 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$135,000 annually

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About The Company

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. We offer official ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. On Location is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a inclusive workplace environment. Visit onlocationexp.com/careers to explore.

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