Paralegal

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. Title: Paralegal, Licensing & Anti-Counterfeit The Paralegal, Licensing & Anti-Counterfeit will be an integral part of the legal team supporting our commercial and consumer products licensing teams. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase your professional network, gain valuable experience, and grow with the organization as we gear up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This position will report to the Managing Counsel, Licensing & Anti-Counterfeit. The expected start date for this position is October 5, 2026. Key Responsibilities Assist with drafting, reviewing, and summarizing a myriad of licensing agreements, including consumer products, co-branded arrangements with high-profile IP holders, domestic and international Olympic and Paralympic stakeholders, and more. Interface with individual business units and the International Olympic Committee to manage efficient processes for licensing of Olympic and Paralympic intellectual property. Work closely with the broader legal and rights protection team on internal and external education regarding protection of Olympic & Paralympic intellectual property. Maintain the internal trademark database by tracking filing deadlines, registration updates, and associated classes. Support the broader legal team in drafting and reviewing operational contracts, NDAs, collateral documents necessary for solicitation of RFPs, as well as confidential correspondence, memos, contract summaries, reports, and presentations. Conduct legal research and analysis on special projects. Support on other projects and assignments as may be requested by the Managing Counsel, Licensing & Anti-Counterfeit and other legal team members, including but not limited to operational contracts, rights protection workstreams, and more. While experience in these areas is preferred, we also look for candidates with intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and think proactively to round out areas where a candidate may not have depth of experience. This job description is a general summary of responsibilities and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities and requirements of this position. Background & Requirements 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, contract specialist, or legal assistant preferred (preferably in a large law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department). Experience drafting commercial contracts, highly preferred. Foundational exposure to intellectual property law, with an understanding of the trademark registration process, timelines, and classification systems. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented with exceptional research, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent word processing and database management skills. Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and experience preparing legal documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Experience working with contract management systems, highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Paralegal certification preferred. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office. The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Expectations Strong ability to interact diplomatically and with professional maturity with senior executives, staff and external business partners. Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, both autonomously and collaboratively. High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain absolute confidentiality, to perform duties with utmost discretion and act with complete integrity. Strong work ethic, client-service orientation, and sound judgment. Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to update and maintain contract forms, track contract negotiation progress and status through contract management system. The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000-$85,000. The pay scale provides the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law. LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. 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