Posted: 06-May-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: R0006273
Who We Are:
WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
The Role and What You’ll Do:
The ideal candidate has transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial transactions. The person in this role will have the opportunity to split their time across the NYC and Stamford offices
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Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts for WWE and other TKO businesses, including contracts relating to live event operations and logistics, sponsorships, outbound & inbound content distribution (television, PPV, digital), social media, consumer products, licensing, production, event operations & logistics, venues, marketing, consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors, real property, releases and waivers.
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Provide assistance with respect to M&A transactions, litigation, IP management, regulatory and other legal matters.
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Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to internal business units and company leadership and executives.
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Research, manage, and track existing contractual obligations.
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Coordinate with business, finance, and compliance departments to assist with deal development.
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Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement.
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Implement and refine policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract-administration and document-management processes.
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Collaborate with and support other members of the UFC and Endeavor legal team and our international colleagues.
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Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
You Have These:
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4-6 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department.
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Outstanding written and oral business communication skills.
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Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
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Experience with commercial transactions.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.