Counsel, Commercial & Marketing

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team. 

The Counsel will be an integral part of the legal team, working closely with the Associate General Counsel - Commercial, Managing Counsels - Commercial, Paralegal - Commercial, and broader legal department to advise LA28’s business and strategic partners on legal matters.  This position will leverage negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and communication skills to support the legal needs for the commercial teams of the organization, including sponsorship agreements, supply agreements, operational contracts, licensing arrangements, activation agreements, marketing and content-creation support, legal memoranda, and summaries.  This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable negotiating and business skills, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games!  

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel. 

• →Support senior members of legal department on identified business transactions and legal matters. 
• →Steady stream of both supervised and self-directed analytical work, meetings, and decision-making, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents including but not limited to sponsorship agreements, supply agreements, activation agreements, licensing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, waivers, consents, corporate governance documents and legal memoranda or other correspondence and strategic projects. 
• →Perform significant projects / duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel. 
• →Assist with the management of communications and relationships with LA28’s business and strategic partners. 
• →Help implement legal team policies, procedures, and standard operating practices. 
• →Supervise, monitor and assist in the career development of all subordinate attorneys and paralegals. 
• →Review and understand all relevant corporate/stakeholder documents (including Host City Contract, Olympic Charter, Code of Ethics, etc.). 
• →Work with outside counsel on matters requiring representation. 
• →Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations. 
• →Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments. 

• Minimum 3+ years’ legal experience. 
• Concrete transactional contract drafting and negotiating experience.. 
• Background in supporting the commercial needs of a sports organization, including experience with high stakes sponsorships and servicing commercial partners. 
• Experience in sports, media, entertainment, live events, and international transactions is a plus (but not required!). 
• Prior law firm and/or in house experience. 

While experience in these areas is nice to have, we also look for candidates with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly to round out areas where a candidate may not have depth of experience.  This job description is a general summary of responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities and requirements of this position. 

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.    
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.     
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.     
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.   
• Local candidates preferred. 
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.   

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000-$155,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management and business associates. 
• Excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues. 
• Excellent analytical skills; capable of identifying and prioritizing issues and providing alternative solutions. 
• Excellent project and time management skills and ability to manage and prioritize changing workloads to meet deadlines. 
• Consistently able to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues. 
• Consistently able to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. 
• Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude. 
• High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making 

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university. 
• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school. 
• License to practice law, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California.