Job Summary:
DESCRIPTION - DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS
Company: Ticketmaster, L.L.C.
Department: Legal
Location: New York, NY
Line Manager: Vice President, Legal Affairs, Ticketmaster North America
Contract Terms: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Ticketmaster is the world's largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams and leagues, festivals, performing arts centres and theatres, Ticketmaster processes over 500 million tickets per year. As part of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., the largest live entertainment company in the world, Ticketmaster is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE: LYV.
THE JOB
As one of the foremost B2C e-commerce websites and brands in the world specialising in live entertainment ticketing across multiple North American distribution platforms , you will be a full-service commercial and transactional attorney managing a variety of legal responsibilities in support of Ticketmaster's generation, development and retention of client business.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial agreements, including venue ticketing agreements, licensing agreements, sponsorship agreements, artist agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, [and booking agreements].
Creating and updating various contract and document templates.
Managing client legal disputes.
Preparing and reviewing legal correspondence, requests for business proposals, consents, consumer copy and disclosures.
Providing legal counsel to sales and client development team on an array of issues.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)
J.D. from accredited law school and applicable state bar membership in good standing.
Minimum four (4) years' experience either at a law firm or in-house negotiating and drafting sophisticated legal transactions and agreements.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
Sound business judgment, and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent negotiating, drafting, organizational, and oral and written communication skills .
Ability to handle a high volume of work, and work through projects with minimal supervision.
Responsiveness to clients; desire to partner with business executives to provide solutions.
Strong analytical skills.
LIFE AT TICKETMASTER
We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest live entertainment company.
Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world's largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.
We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you're passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.
Our work is guided by our values:
Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.
Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team
Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent
Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
CULTURE
We're fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love. A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We're not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we're enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that's pretty amazing. If you're passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.
We have a 'Fan First' mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the 'Fan' you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion... delivering world class experiences - Fan First.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to WorkR and named one of People Magazine's top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones' music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.
