SENIOR COUNSEL, EVENT LEGAL, FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Senior Counsel, Event Legal, FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Manager
Miami

• FL

Legal:

General Counsel/Contractual Law
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days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking “Apply Now” above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. Reporting organisationally to the Deputy General Counsel, the Senior Counsel of Event Legal will be a key member of the FIFA26 Legal team and will be responsible for legal aspects of events, including contracts, compliance, and risk management. The role will include a focus on contracting for entertainment work – such as ceremonies, live events, and performance agreements. Further, this role will oversee legal risks, disputes and claims, and legal information and guidance in a non-attorney capacity.

THE POSITION

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Senior Counsel of Event Legal for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ include:

• Overseeing legal matters related to the events and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and FIFA requirements.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with various stakeholders, including host cities, vendors, service providers, facilities/venues, and media agencies.
• Working closely with internal functional areas, such as procurement, finance, insurance events & entertainment, and operations to ensure alignment.
• Developing and implementing legal strategies to protect FIFA’s intellectual property rights and trademarks and ensure all necessary media rights are obtained, including managing the clearance of locations, music, and other various third-party rights.
• Identifying and assessing legal risks associated with the event and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with FIFA regulations, codes of conduct, and ethical standards throughout the event planning and execution process.
• Staying updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive legal advice and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders, including government authorities, legal advisors, and suppliers, to ensure smooth operations and adherence to legal requirements.
• Developing and delivering legal training programs and materials for event staff and volunteers to enhance legal awareness and compliance.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive legal records, contracts, and documentation related to the event.
• Providing timely and accurate legal reports and updates to senior management and relevant committees.
• Leading and managing the Event Legal department, providing guidance and professional development in order to make the team and tournament successful.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education in Law, etc.
• Enrolled in a State Bar Association in at least 1 U.S. State (Preferably Florida, New York, California, and/or Texas).
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in a legal function
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Highly analytical and strong attention to detail
• Team player, willing to work on tight timelines
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team
• Previous experience in entertainment law, intellectual property, live events, and/or media agencies is a plus
• Fluent in English
• Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools