[Hiring] Commercial Counsel @NVE Experience Agency

Role Description

NVE is seeking an experienced, commercially minded licensed attorney or business affairs professional to lead the company’s day-to-day Business Affairs and contracting function. The scope of responsibilities will be aligned with the selected candidate’s qualifications and professional licensure. This role will independently manage a high volume of commercial agreements while providing legal guidance on contract negotiations, risk management and related legal matters across NVE's experiential marketing, creative, production and strategic partnership business.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with practical business judgment, excellent communication and exceptional project management skills. We are seeking a solutions-oriented attorney who can efficiently close routine agreements without unnecessarily complicating negotiations.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • Appropriate authorization to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
  • 4–8+ years of relevant commercial legal or transactional experience
• Or Business Affairs professional:
  • 6–10+ years of direct experience managing and negotiating commercial agreements in a Business Affairs or commercial contracting role
  • Demonstrated judgment in identifying matters requiring legal review and partnering with counsel
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract law, contractual risk allocation, intellectual property and related legal considerations
• Excellent commercial judgment with an ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management capabilities and experience managing a substantial volume of concurrent matters
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize efficiently and take ownership of matters from initiation through execution

Requirements

• In-house legal experience at an advertising, experiential marketing, entertainment, media or production company
• Experience with talent, influencer, sponsorship, licensing and production agreements
• Familiarity with advertising, data privacy and related regulatory requirements
• Experience coordinating outside counsel
• Familiarity with AI-assisted legal review tools and contract lifecycle management systems

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401k Match
• Communication Stipend
• Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
• Company get togethers & retreats
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible WFH policy