Counsel

The role

The Counsel helps LA28 translate plans into enforceable agreements. You will support the legal team on transactions and partnerships including venue, construction, government, and delivery partner deals.

What you will do

• Support senior legal leaders on business transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, and real estate documents.
• Partner with teams to anticipate, identify, and manage legal exposure and risk.
• Review core corporate and stakeholder documents.
• Coordinate outside counsel on matters needing representation.
• Keep the team current on evolving laws and regulations.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school; or 5 years of equivalent experience in corporate and transactional legal practice.
• Active license to practice law and good standing with the California State Bar, with the ability to practice in California.
• At least 5 years of transactional legal experience, with a thorough command of contract and corporate law.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to advise outside counsel, senior management, and business associates.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work onsite in a Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• Ability to work in an open floorplan working environment.
• Proficiency in typing and using office equipment.

Nice to have

• Prior law firm or in-house legal experience.
• Experience with construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate agreements.
• Exposure to sports, live-events, or public law matters.
• Familiarity with public contracting, lobbying, or gifting rules.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Benefits

• A once-in-a-generation chance to contribute to a historic Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Broad exposure to complex transactions and senior stakeholders.
• Meaningful ownership of legal work.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Durable, transferable legal experience.

Before you apply

• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
• If based outside the Los Angeles area, you must be able to work on-site in LA.

About the company

LA28 is the organization responsible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.