Associate Counsel

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring an Associate Counsel to support the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel across legal matters for the Lakers and related entities. The role focuses on commercial contracting, promotions and event-related legal support, compliance, and risk management to enable business operations.

• Draft and review rules for contests, sweepstakes, raffles, and other consumer promotions, including related promotional materials.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g., service, facility use, event, production, sponsorship, license, technology agreements, and NDAs).
• Prepare and review liability waivers and media releases for events and activities.
• Support contracting for artist, photographer, and influencer engagements.
• Assist with privacy, data protection/security compliance and respond to data privacy requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams on legal strategies, process improvements, and compliance with NBA rules.
• Support senior in-house and outside counsel on litigation matters.
• Assist with trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property licensing, enforcement, and maintenance.
• Support insurance coverage analysis, policies, and risk management assessment/prevention.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide written and verbal legal advice.
• Develop and implement internal policies, processes, forms, and templates.
• Provide Legal Department operational support including contract management and matter tracking.
• Handle additional matters as directed by legal and executive leadership.

• Education/Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
  • Licensed to practice law in California required.

• Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house).
  • Sports, entertainment, and/or live events experience strongly preferred.

• Skills/Abilities

  • Detail-oriented; strong work ethic; business-minded.
  • Strong legal research and contractual/statutory interpretation skills.
  • Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle work-related stress.
  • Customer service orientation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to identify and assess legal and business risks.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Location: offices Monday through Friday with occasional off-site events as needed.
• Hours: regular office hours 9:00am–5:30pm (M–F); must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Travel: not specified (listed as N/A).
• Compensation: pay range stated as $140,000–$150,000 annually (final offer based on skills, experience, certifications, and internal equity).
• Equal opportunity employer.