Live Nation Entertainment
LN Concerts, SVP & Senior Real Estate Counsel - Venue Development
Live Nation Entertainment, Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.
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.
Responsibilities:
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. Requirements:
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. Benefits & Perks:
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits: HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA) YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program FAMILY : New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match Equal Employment Opportunity:
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
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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. Requirements:
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. Benefits & Perks:
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits: HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA) YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program FAMILY : New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match Equal Employment Opportunity:
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
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