Managing Counsel

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:

The Managing Counsel will be an integral part of the legal team, working closely with the Associate General Counsel and broader legal department to advise LA28’s senior management on legal matters.  This position will leverage negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and communication skills to (1) support the Games Delivery functional area legal needs, including supporting negotiations with venues and certain commercial and governmental partners, (2) negotiate operational contracts, and (3) draft summaries and legal memoranda.   

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 VP & Deputy General Counsel. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior members of legal department on identified business transactions and legal matters, including venue use agreements, venue city agreements and agreements with governmental and other delivery partners. 
• Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, meetings, and decision-making, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents including but not limited to confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, term sheets, vendor/service agreements, waivers, consents, real estate documents, corporate governance documents and legal memoranda or other correspondence and strategic projects. 
• Work closely with individual departments to anticipate, identify and manage legal exposure and risk management. 
• 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. 

Background & Qualifications:

• At least 8 years’ experience in transactional matters required. 
• Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law, and business transactional principles. 
• Previous law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience in sports, real estate, tech, and/or government contracts is preferred.
• 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.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited university 
• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school 

Training/Certifications:

• License to practice law, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California. 

Physical Working Conditions:

• 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. 

Submission Requirements:

• A cover letter (optional but strongly recommended) which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following: 
  • The highlights of your experience which specifically prepare you for this position, including demonstrated leadership and/or negotiation skills; how you would contribute to the vision. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $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.