Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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 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. 

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

Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer:

The Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer will be an integral part of the legal team, working closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and broader legal department to advise LA28 on a variety of legal and compliance matters. This position will leverage policy development and review, compliance auditing, training development and implementation, relationship-building, critical-thinking, and communication skills to (1) advise multiple stakeholders on compliance legal and concerns; (2) conduct re-views of programs and processes; and (3) support management of enterprise-wide privacy and compliance strategies, frameworks, and policies. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network and gain valuable negotiating and business skills as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games!  

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and maintain regulatory compliance and highest ethical standards. Ensure timely review and updates to policies and training programs in accordance with new business demands or changes in laws.
• Support LA28 on identified compliance agenda and priorities, including advising senior management on risk assessment.  
• Lead internal reviews or audits related to compliance violations, ethics concerns, or other legal risks, proposing remedial actions, as necessary.  
• Support reporting and documentation of compliance programming and results. Foster a culture of integrity and ethics.  
• Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents, legal memoranda, or policies, and other strategic projects.  
• Develop and deliver compliance training for employees and management, ensuring they understand relevant policies and procedures.  
• Management of LA28’s third-party compliance systems to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.  
• Work closely with other legal personnel and individual business teams to anticipate, identify and manage legal exposure and risk management in connection with compliance agenda items.  
• Provide guidance in the areas of conflicts of interest, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, privacy, procurement compliance, and improper corporate conduct. Facilitate risk assessments in these and other identified areas. 
• Support commercial and operational contracting with legal and compliance drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving, including vendor assessments during procurement events.  
• Coordination of the company’s third-party compliance systems to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.  
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and audits.  
• Provide support for lobbying compliance and other government relations functions, including security strategic partnerships.  
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for LA28 team members from all parts of the organization on compliance-related matters.  
• Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations, including regulations applicable to tax-exempt organizations.  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technology, People Management, Marketing, Finance, and Security. 
• Keep current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices, especially evolving laws and regulations affecting live events and international sporting competition. 

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal, regulatory, and/or compliance matters required. 
• Prior in-house experience with compliance responsibilities a plus.  
• State or federal enforcement experience a plus (but not required).  
• Experience with labor/union topics a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Local candidates preferred. 
• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA  
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment  
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. 

Education:

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

Expectations:

• Ability to anticipate and avert downstream legal and compliance risks. ·  
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including external partners, senior management, and business associates.  
• Excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues. ·  
• Excellent drafting skills, including policies, procedures, and training materials. 
• 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. Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.   
• High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover Letter preferred, but not mandatory

The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000-$175,000. 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.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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.