SVP & Senior Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

THE ROLE
The position requires an experienced real property attorney focused on international venue development and construction. The role involves reviewing, negotiating and assisting with drafting leases, land purchase and construction contracts and other related agreements in markets outside the U.S. in collaboration with local counsel and managing related due diligence efforts. The role will work with Blueprint, our in-house design and construction team, to negotiate and review owner-architect, construction, vendor and related agreements. The role also requires coordination with internal finance, operations, risk management, M&A, tax and other stakeholders, in the structuring and drafting of leases and other real property agreements and working knowledge of real estate/construction financing. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer of the US Concerts division. Some travel required.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Negotiate, draft and review venue leases and owner-architect, construction, vendor and related agreements.
• Review real estate and construction financing proposals and agreements in conjunction with local counsel and business team members.
• Identify and confer with outside, foreign local counsel on deal structure, due diligence, local law considerations and market practices, etc.
• Conduct due diligence review of title, survey, environmental, etc.
• Review and draft various commercial contracts.
• Coordinate with other in-house attorneys, finance and business leads on deal structure and on operational matters such as venue licensing/permitting.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• J.D. from accredited law school and California bar membership in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
• At least 8-11+ years legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated, cross-border and real estate transaction agreements in private practice, in-house or in the entertainment, sports or hospitality industry.
• Experience in real estate purchase and/or construction financing and familiarity with joint venture agreements and considerations preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle a high volume, coordinate input from multiple divisions and work through projects with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to responsiveness. Desire to partner with business executives to provide solutions.
• Strong analytic and concise writing skills.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.