Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
Counsel Legal & Business Affairs-– Partnerships, Marketing & Hospitality
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Counsel for Partnerships, Marketing & Hospitality will be a key member of the Legal & Business Affairs department, providing broad-based commercial legal support across the Madison Square Garden Family of Companies. This role will be responsible for structuring, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of complex agreements for some of the company's most visible and revenue-generating initiatives. The position will primarily support the marketing, brand partnerships, and premium hospitality teams for Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Madison Square Garden Sports, and Sphere, with a focus on sponsorship sales and partner-driven marketing activations for the Knicks, Rangers, and other MSG properties and venues, creative services and advertising for Sphere and its Exosphere, as well as premium seating hospitality at MSG Arena and Sphere.
Specific Functions/Activities SUMMARY:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including sponsorship, marketing, advertising, creative services, productions, media, and promotional agreements for Sphere, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, and Madison Square Garden Sports.
- Structure and negotiate premium hospitality agreements, such as suite licenses, club licenses, and other hospitality contracts for our portfolio of venues.
- Advise on brand activations, including sponsor-related events, digital marketing, ad copy/imagery, productions, licensing, influencers, talent, artists, not-for-profit organizations, and contests, sweepstakes and other promotions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FTC, privacy, IP), league rules, and company policy.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the Legal & Business Affairs department and with stakeholders across the company to achieve business objectives while mitigating risk.
- Assist with other general commercial legal matters and special projects as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with training at a top-tier law firm or in-house experience.
- Substantial experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in the areas of marketing, sponsorship, media, productions, and advertising.
- Experience in sports, live entertainment, or media industries is highly preferred.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and drafting skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, timely legal advice to business clients in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized and able to manage a high volume of projects and competing deadlines effectively.
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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. New York, New York, USA Office
2 Penn Plaza, New York, New York, United States, 10121
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