Cardenas Marketing Network

Our expertise includes producing international tours, concerts, festivals, organizing international soccer matches, experiential marketing, digital, media buying and sponsorship activation.. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to CMN in connection with live Music (i.e. concerts, tours, and bookings), Marketing (i.e. experiential marketing campaigns), Sports (i.e. international soccer friendlies), other live Events, along with serve a business affairs function as well.. Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel.. Partner with various CMN departments such as Touring/Booking, Event Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Risk Management, Social/Digital, IT and Human Resources to support their legal needs.. Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctorate from accredited law school

corporate counsel

Position: Corporate Counsel
Location: Chicago
Hours Worked: 40+
Job Type: Salary Exempt
Travel: None
Reports to: General Counsel

About Us:
Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) is at the heart of the multicultural Hispanic market. For over 30 years, we have been producing events that engage consumers. Our expertise includes producing international tours, concerts, festivals, organizing international soccer matches, experiential marketing, digital, media buying and sponsorship activation. We believe… Experience Is Everything.
Job Description
The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to CMN in connection with live Music (i.e. concerts, tours, and bookings), Marketing (i.e. experiential marketing campaigns), Sports (i.e. international soccer friendlies), other live Events, along with serve a business affairs function as well. Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel. This role is responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts in connection with Music, Marketing, Sports, and other Events, along with any troubleshooting any issues related to those events. The ideal candidate must possess strong drafting and communication skills, be business-minded, self-motivated, a quick learner, possess a team first, ‘can do’ attitude, independent worker, creative thinker, and team player. Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills are essential.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Review/draft/negotiate agreements including, but not limited to master service agreements, professional service agreements, vendor/service provider agreements, touring and booking agreements [e.g. artist performance agreements, booking agreements (a/k/a sell-offs), co-pro agreements, venue agreements, etc.], scope of work, NDAs, staffing agreements, independent contractor agreements, letter agreements, etc.
Partner with various CMN departments such as Touring/Booking, Event Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Risk Management, Social/Digital, IT and Human Resources to support their legal needs.
Assist General Counsel and management with such other tasks, as requested.
Assist a separate nonprofit entity on various matters, including, but not limited to MOUs, annual gala- related agreements, other fundraising initiatives, independent contractor agreements, etc.
Request and circulate certificates of insurance, CMN overall insurance coverage renewals, etc.
Coordinate and serve as a legal/compliance resource for various other CMN initiatives
Assist with corporate filings and manage relationship with various entities’ registered agents
Perform any other assigned duties or projects
Requirements
Licensed attorney with a Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
At least 5 years legal experience (preferably in-house or at a law firm)
Professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required
Must possess highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with superb critical thinking skills
Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
Strong research skills and proficient in identifying and effectively resolving any questions or issues
Must possess ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment but with a team-oriented approach
Responsive and collaborative attitude to any project requests, emails, calls and departmental/personnel needs
Ability to perform under pressure, managing multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
Possess sound judgement at all times
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
Travel
None
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
PTO
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Plan

Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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