Senior Contracts Director – Contracts Oversight & Risk Management
Live Nation Entertainment
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide second-level review and approval of high-value, high-risk, and non-standard contracts, including agreements exceeding $1M
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, legal, and delivery risks across the contract portfolio
- Ensure consistent risk allocation and compliance with Live Nation and Blueprint Studios standards
- Serve as an escalation point for complex negotiations, disputed terms, or elevated risk positions
- Support the Contracts Manager during peak execution periods to maintain contract cycle times
- Establish and manage risk-based contract prioritization to align senior review with the highest exposure
- Assist in negotiating critical commercial terms where schedule, cost, or risk sensitivity is highest
- Standardize contract structures, templates, and negotiation positions across recurring contract types
- Drive continuous improvement in contract workflows, review processes, and approval paths
- Reduce rework and execution delays caused by inconsistent terms or late-stage risk identification
- Partner with construction, design, procurement, finance, and legal teams to align contracts with delivery and commercial objectives
- Provide leadership guidance on contract strategy, risk posture, and negotiation approach
- Support audits, claims preparation, and issue resolution as required
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification preferred
- 10+ years of experience in contract negotiation, contract management, or commercial risk roles supporting construction or large capital programs
- Demonstrated experience overseeing high-volume contract environments with significant financial exposure
- Strong understanding of construction contracting, procurement structures, and risk allocation
- Proven ability to support and mentor contract managers while maintaining speed and quality of execution
- Pragmatic, commercially focused approach to risk management
Benefits
- Health: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family
- Yourself: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
- Wealth: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
- Family: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
- Career: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
- Others: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationcontract managementrisk assessmentrisk mitigationcontract structuringcontract standardizationcommercial terms negotiationcontract workflows improvementaudit supportclaims preparation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommercial focuspragmatismnegotiationorganizational skills
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)