Counsel- Venues & Technology
Required skills
- Law degree
- New York bar admission
- in-house counsel
- commercial agreements
- SaaS
- cloud
- telecommunications
- enterprise systems
- NDAs
- data processing agreements
Nice to have
- flexible thinker
- creative thinker
- commercial law
- related areas
Role summary
MSG is seeking a Counsel for Venues & Technology to provide legal advice on venue, technology, digital, and commercial initiatives, including IT, software licensing, and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include negotiating complex commercial agreements (SaaS, cloud, telecommunications), managing NDAs and data processing agreements, and supporting venue operations, licensing, compliance, and construction contracts. The role partners with various business units to deliver practical legal guidance on technology policies, terms of use, and contractual obligations. Requires a law degree, admission to the NY bar (or eligibility), 3-5 years of legal experience, strong contract drafting/negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and knowledge of technology regulations and commercial law. This is an onsite role in New York City with a salary range of $150,000 - $195,000.
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.
Who are we hiring?
The Counsel, Venues & Technology role is a key legal advisor supporting MSG and its affiliates, including Sphere, on a wide range of venue, technology, digital, and commercial initiatives. They will provide strategic counsel on IT, software licensing and development, and emerging technologies. The position is responsible for negotiating, drafting, and reviewing complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, cloud, telecommunications, and enterprise systems contracts, as well as managing NDAs and data processing agreements.
The role will also support venue operations and construction work for the legal group, including venue licensing and compliance, construction and vendor contracts, and pre-litigation support.
The role partners with IT, Procurement, Information Security, Venue Operations, Development & Construction, Risk Management, and other business units to deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance, including on technology-related policies, terms of use, and contractual rights and obligations.
What will you do?
What do you need to succeed?
#LIOnsite
Pay Range$150,000—$195,000 USDAt MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
