VP, Business & Legal Affairs
About The Position
Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? 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. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 30,000 shows and 95+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 900 brands with the 86 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE ROLE: The Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs will play a critical leadership role in supporting Live Nation Productions’ legal, business, and operational activities. Reporting to the Head of Film & TV, this position is responsible for managing day-to-day business and legal matters related to development and production, assisting in the oversight of projects from greenlight to delivery, and supporting senior executives in aligning LNP’s goals with the broader Live Nation organization.
Requirements
- Significant experience (around 8–10 years) in entertainment law, covering both litigation and transactional matters, with exposure to big law and in-house media environments.
- J.D. and membership in the California Bar in good standing, or eligible to register as in-house counsel with the California Bar.
- Experience supporting or working on the creative (non-legal) side of development and production in scripted television and/or film.
- Demonstrated management experience, including supervising team members and working cross-functionally within an organization.
- Strong knowledge of the legal aspects of film and television production and familiarity with the live music or broader entertainment industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal, creative, and business teams.
- Highly organized, proactive, and passionate about contributing to impactful storytelling through film and television
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Film & TV and senior leadership in managing legal and compliance matters related to film and television production, distribution, licensing, and rights acquisition.
- Lead negotiations for select production deals, distribution agreements, talent contracts, licensing agreements, and partnerships under the guidance of senior leadership.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, ensuring alignment with LNP’s interests and compliance with legal standards.
- Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure smooth deal flow and assist in managing external legal resources.
- Collaborate on operational strategies to improve efficiency, resource management, and project execution, working closely with cross-functional teams.
- Assist in protecting LNP’s intellectual property and rights, working alongside senior legal leadership and external legal partners.
- Work closely with LNP teams and Live Nation stakeholders to support the development, production, and distribution of film and television content.
- Provide legal and business input to the Head of Film & TV and senior management, helping assess business risks and support strategic growth initiatives.
- Assist in evaluating potential business opportunities, partnerships, and joint ventures as part of the larger business affairs team
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
