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| Company: | LA28, CA | ||
| Job Title: | Managing Counsel, Rights Protection $160,000–$175,000 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Enforcement [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 85314 | ||
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| The Managing Counsel, Rights Protection will be a key member of the legal team, working closely with the Head of Rights Protection. This role involves leading physical ambush and rights protection initiatives, developing educational programs on Olympic and Paralympic intellectual property, advising stakeholders on legal and intellectual property matters, and supporting broader legal efforts across the organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to build professional networks and strengthen negotiation and business skills in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel & Head of Rights Protection. Managing Counsel, Rights Protection (Clean Venues) Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Full time Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies around monitoring of physical ambush (including but not limited to clean venue, out-of-home billboards, signage, and more), including roadmaps, playbooks, and scenario planning Draft and issue cease-and-desists and takedowns for physical ambush cases Work closely with other LA28 functional areas to lead a clean venue working group, including leading clean venue audits Work closely with the IOC on clean venue guidance Work closely with external law enforcement and government partners to put in place processes for physical ambush monitoring and enforcement Work closely with other LA28 functional areas and the IOC to develop and implement Games-time clean venue program Liaise with our sponsor, licensing, ticketing, and hospitality teams to protect the rights of our official partners Develop and deliver both internal and external education regarding protection of Olympic & Paralympic intellectual property Manage integrity and enforcement program around Olympic and Paralympic intellectual property Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents, policies, and other strategic projects Keep current on industry trends and best practices, especially evolving laws and regulations around intellectual property and brand protection Support on other projects, assignments, and negotiations as may be requested by the Associate General Counsel & Head of Rights Protection and other senior legal team members Background & Requirements: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal, rights/brand protection, and/or intellectual property matters required. Prior in-house experience with sports properties a plus. Expectations: Ability to anticipate and avert downstream legal 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, training materials, and legal correspondence. 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 and team-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making. High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality. 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. 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. Submission Requirements: Resume Cover letter strongly preferred 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. Managing Counsel, Rights Protection (Clean Venues) $160,000–$175,000 LA28 85314 |
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| Company: | LA28 | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $160,000–$175,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Los Angeles, CA USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 90001 | ||
| Post Date: | 04/02/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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