Legal Counsel - Entertainment & Live Productions (US/UK Qualified)

About the role

We are looking for a US or UK qualified lawyer with experience in production work to join our vibrant and innovative team at Fever's global headquarters in Madrid, Spain! This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a talented, dynamic group of professionals, working on supporting content production teams around the world. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow with us, we want to hear from you! Embedded in our collaborative Legal Department, you will report to the Legal Director and work closely with our Originals teams on production-related matters. Your role will involve advising on a wide range of legal issues to ensure that our event productions (including co-produced and licensed events) are executed smoothly and in compliance with legal and business requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company with an impressive global footprint.

Responsibilities

• Working with internal and external subject matter experts, you will be expected to own the projects assigned to you, working with independence in line with company legal strategy. In this role you will:
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of agreements across content development, event production, distribution, marketing, sponsorship, and talent engagements, while continuously improving contract templates and processes.
• Support business and production teams by identifying legal risks, designing mitigation strategies, and facilitating the smooth execution of events and content initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research, apply findings to operational facts, and deliver clear, actionable guidance to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Manage diverse legal projects, oversee contract workflows, maintain legal databases, and assist with internal compliance, including on intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory matters.
• Support incident management and dispute resolution efforts along with our litigation specialists and coordinating stakeholder responses.
• Prepare and update internal templates, legal guides, and documents and participate in preparing and delivering training, memorandums, and presentations to employees, or other members of the Legal Department on legal matters.

Requirements

• In order to be successful in this role, you will:
• Be a qualified US or UK barred lawyer, with 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in-house in experience-economy and/or live production company (with top-tier law firm experience a plus).
• Are a solution-oriented and strategic thinker with strong business judgment, capable of balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Native or Bilingual English is a must, additional languages a plus.
• Are able to take ownership and prioritize appropriate resources to support multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Are an effective communicator with emotional intelligence who delivers clear advice to executives, business and creative teams.
• Are a self-motivated and adaptable team player, eager to embrace change, and contribute to a dynamic, fast-growing organization.
• This role is located in Fever's H

Additional Information

Hey there! We're Fever , the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we're revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. Our results? We've teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! Ready to be part of the experience? Now, let's discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever's mission. Meet the team As the legal team, we support all areas of Fever by offering clear advice , risk management , and legal insight that allow teams to move quickly and stay focused on what matters. We ensure alignment with local laws and regulations to support safe and compliant growth wherever Fever operates.

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