Overview
Reporting to the General Counsel, this Assistant General Counsel role is part of a 4-person legal team. The position provides expert, timely legal guidance across a broad set of commercial matters and supports the organization as it grows and expands across various platforms and internationally. This role requires a proactive, solution-driven approach and the ability to address business issues effectively and efficiently while providing succinct, clear advice.
Location
On-site or Remote, providing the candidate lives in one of the following markets: Santa Fe NM, Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Dallas TX, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA
Compensation & Pay
The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000-$250,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay (including salaries higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated position grade) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for this position is October 16, 2026. The organization reserves the right to extend this deadline if necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal and strategic advice across most areas of the organization, including IP, real estate, construction, entertainment-related agreements and issues, and litigation; take ownership of matters end-to-end.
- Draft, review, and negotiate bespoke contracts and policies, addressing commercial issues pragmatically—often without established precedent or templates.
- Deliver business-facing, actionable, practical legal advice and build strong relationships across departments, including products and engineering, marketing, human resources, exhibition development, information security, and finance.
- Serve as a legal advisor to local exhibitions in areas such as employee and labor relations; local rules and regulations; and operational troubleshooting, including (but not limited to) facilities, security, private events, retail, marketing, and liquor license-related business functions.
- Assist with responding to due diligence and discovery requests as they arise and help manage external counsel in litigation matters.
- Build and refine legal processes, templates, and policies as the organization scales.
Required Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
- At least 15 years of legal experience, including a minimum of 10 years practicing in-house at a media company across a wide array of subjects.
- Willingness to participate in all levels of work activity, learn new areas of law quickly, and operate effectively with limited supervision or established processes.
- Broad legal knowledge, including intellectual property, real estate, construction, corporate governance, data privacy, content licensing, and commercial contracts. Experience with labor relations and the USPTO is a plus.
- Exceptional drafting and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and succinctly across many areas and levels of the organization.
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and demonstrated gravitas, capable of earning the confidence of senior management and all employees.
- Excellent judgment, leadership, and analytical skills, including the ability to anticipate legal issues and risks.
- Collaboration skills and a willingness to support a collaborative culture with both creative and management stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with time management and reviewing/processing large amounts of data.
- Resilient, focused problem solver and self-starter; able to multitask and prioritize in a complex, occasionally ambiguous environment where processes may not yet be defined.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with labor relations and the USPTO (noted as a plus).
Work Schedule
Full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Most employees work during PT and MT zones.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work environment: professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, photocopier, filing cabinets, scanners).
- Physical demands: primarily sedentary work requiring extended sitting, computer use, and viewing screens. Frequent use of computers, phones, and printers; may require repetitive hand and wrist movements for typing and data entry. Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (e.g., files, binders, office supplies) may be required. Requires mental focus, analysis of complex financial information, and sustained concentration to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Travel
This position may require travel.
Supervisor Responsibilities
This position does not require supervisory responsibility.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, benefits may include:
- Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA, HRA, and FSA options
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
- Discount off Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
- Admission to attractions for employees and guests
- Regular or Project Based Full-time positions
Notes
- This job description is not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility that may be required; duties may change.
- The organization will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.