Associate Counsel
On-siteLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Draft, review, and interpret transactional agreements and documents while advising internal stakeholders on legal, contractual, and business issues across UFC and affiliated properties. Provide day-to-day legal support for business affairs, compliance, and regulatory matters by partnering with stakeholders to structure, analyze, and resolve contract and compliance issues. Oversee systems for maintaining contracts, records, and templates, and conduct legal research on transactional, regulatory, and operational issues as assigned. Assist in responding to information requests from outside counsel, auditors, and internal departments while supporting program-specific initiatives and process improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and various UFC departments to provide timely legal guidance on payment terms, entity documentation, and leave provisions.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to maintain good standing
- At least two (2) years of relevant legal experience at a law firm and/or corporate legal department
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on a wide range of contracts and transactional matters
- Experience counseling business stakeholders directly and translating legal issues into practical business guidance
- Strong knowledge of contract law, legal drafting, issue spotting, and risk assessment
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive matters with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, outside counsel, and cross-functional partners
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and business functions
- High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Flexible, responsive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in sports, entertainment, media, business affairs, or a related industry is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with cross-functional legal workflow management is preferred
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