Senior Counsel

UFC - Director
Las Vegas · NV
General Counsel/Contractual Law
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Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. 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 1 billion households across 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.

  • Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts for the UFC and TKO business, including contracts relating to outbound & inbound content distribution (television, PPV, digital), social media, sponsorship, consumer products, licensing, production, event operations & logistics, venues, marketing, consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors, real property, releases and waivers.
  • Provide assistance with respect to M&A transactions, litigation, IP management, regulatory and other legal matters.
  • Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to internal business units and company leadership and executives.
  • Research, manage, and track existing contractual obligations.
  • Coordinate with business, finance, and compliance departments to assist with deal development.
  • Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement.
  • Implement and refine policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract administration and document-management processes.
  • Collaborate with and support other members of the UFC and TKO legal team and our international colleagues.
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

You Have These:

  • 5+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department.
  • Outstanding written and oral business communication skills.
  • Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
  • Experience with commercial transactions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.

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