LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Counsel: The Counsel will be an integral part of the legal team, working closely with the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and broader legal department to advise LA28 on legal matters. This position will leverage negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and communication skills to (1) support the Games Delivery functional area legal needs, including supporting negotiations with venues and certain commercial and governmental partners, (2) negotiate operational contracts, and (3) draft summaries and legal memoranda. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable negotiating and business skills, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games!

This position will report to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

: Support senior members of legal department on identified business transactions and legal matters, including venue use agreements, architecture, engineering, design and construction agreements, venue city agreements and agreements with governmental and other delivery partners. , lease documents), and legal memoranda or other correspondence and strategic projects. Work closely with individual departments to anticipate, identify and manage legal exposure and risk management.

). Work with outside counsel on matters requiring representation. Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments.

Requirements

: At least 3 years’ experience in transactional matters required. Prior law firm and/or in-house experience. , public contracting, lobbying, or gifting) is a plus .

Expectations: Excellent analytical skills; capable of identifying and prioritizing issues and providing alternative solutions. Excellent project and time management skills and ability to manage and prioritize changing workloads to meet deadlines. Consistently able to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues.