Counsel

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Our Vision is to collectively create what’s next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Paralympic and Olympic Games for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Counsel

Position Summary  

 

The Counsel will be an essential member of the legal team, working closely with the Managing Counsel, Paralegals, and broader legal department to advise LA28’s management on legal matters.  This position will leverage negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and communication skills to support the operational contracting needs for the organization, with a focus on event and hospitality contracts, service agreements, and technology agreements.    

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable legal and business affairs experience, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games! 

 This position will report to a Managing Counsel. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, meetings, decision-making and drafting, including preparing, reviewing, redlining, and independently negotiating all varieties of operational contracts including but not limited to service agreements, event and hospitality agreements, confidentiality agreements, agency and media agreements, real estate documents, and technology agreements. 

• Ensure contracts are legally sound, protect LA28’s rights, comply with LA28’s contractual and other obligations, and align with strategic objectives.  

• Work closely with individual departments to anticipate, identify and manage operational contract needs, including new requests and renewals. 

• Help establish and refine legal team policies, procedures, and standard operating practices with respect to operational contracts.  

• Update and maintain LA28’s suite of template contracts and terms and conditions, as necessitated by changes in operational needs and law. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.   

• Conduct legal research in support of operational contracting subject matter and other topics important to overall legal operations for LA28. 

• Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments. 

• Perform other significant projects / duties as assigned by the Managing Counsel. 

• While experience in these areas is preferred, 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. 

 

Background & Qualifications:

• At least 3 years’ experience in contract review and negotiation required. 

• Concrete understanding of contract law, and business transactional principles. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and proactively with a variety of contacts, including 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.   

• Ability to drive client-focused results and take actions to close transactions.   

• Positive, team-oriented and collaborative attitude. 

• High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills. 

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) 

 

Position Requirements:

• Will be required to be in the office up to 4-5 days per week in an open office setting 

• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer. 

• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones. 

Education:

Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school required.

Submission Requirements:

An application must be accompanied by the following: 

• (Optional but strongly encouraged) A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following: 

• highlights of your experience which specifically prepare you for this position; and 

• how you would contribute to LA28’s vision. 

• A resume 

 

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 to 150,000 plus bonus and benefits. 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.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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LA28 is committed to operating 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. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.