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Live Nation Entertainment · 2 weeks ago

VP, Business & Legal Affairs

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation Concerts. The Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs will play a critical leadership role in supporting the legal and business operations of Live Nation Productions, managing legal matters related to film and television production, and assisting in aligning goals with the broader organization.

ConcertsEvent PromotionEventsMedia and EntertainmentTicketing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

Qualification

Entertainment lawContract negotiationFilmTelevision productionCalifornia Bar membershipManagement experienceResource managementProactive attitudeCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Benefits

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)
Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

Company

Live Nation Entertainment

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Live Nation Entertainment is a producer, promoter, and seller of live concert tickets for artists and fans. It is a sub-organization of Priority Records.

H1B Sponsorship

Live Nation Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (44)
2024 (23)
2023 (34)
2022 (39)
2021 (39)
2020 (49)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.72B
Key Investors
Public Investment Fund
2025-10-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2024-12-03Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $900M

Leadership Team

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Chris Loll
Chief Operating Officer, Media & Sponsorship
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Kevin Chernett
Executive Vice President Global Content Distribution & Innovation
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