VP & Counsel

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.

POSITION TITLE:  Vice President and Counsel

COMPANY: TKO Group Holdings, LLC

DEPARTMENT: Legal

STATUS: Salary (Exempt)

REPORTS TO:  TKO Head of Business Affairs

LOCATION: New York, Stamford or Las Vegas

 

Who We Are:

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.

 

Position Summary:

Senior commercial legal and business affairs role for TKO, with a focus on global partnerships, large WWE events, and general UFC commercial work.  The ideal candidate has transactional experience at a top law firm and/or in-house practice, including commercial transactions, in the sports, entertainment or media sectors.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts for UFC, WWE and other TKO businesses, including contracts relating to live event operations and logistics, sponsorships, consumer products, licensing, production, production, venues, marketing, consulting, services, talent, influencers, vendors, contractors, releases and waivers.

• 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 TKO legal team, including international colleagues, IP enforcement, compliance and litigation.

• Assists in matters of due diligence and document review and preparation for major transactions, as necessary.

• Provides general legal oversight and advice for all legal matters, including pursuit and/or avoidance of claims and potential litigation. 

• Assists in the enforcement of agreements to ensure compliance. 

• Assists with other general business, special projects, and legal affairs projects as requested. 

Skills & Experience:

 

• 8-12 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 travel for work as needed.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$225,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$300,000 annually

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our . For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.