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About the Role

This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for a seasoned lawyer who wants their day-to-day work to genuinely matter. As Corporate Counsel, you will embed in our businesses, learn their strategic needs and provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance that furthers performing arts education nationwide. Operating with an ownership mindset, you will work both independently and collaboratively to build out a scalable in-house legal function as we expand.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and operating businesses on operational, compliance, and other legal matters
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a range of commercial agreements (e.g., leases, NDAs, employment agreements and license agreements) from initial intake through execution, aligning executives and resolving legal and business issues
Design, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards and proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks across business units
Build scalable legal infrastructure and processes (e.g., templates, playbooks, policies and decision frameworks) to support growth while maintaining risk discipline
Balance legal risk and business objectives to enable informed, high-quality decision-making
Collaborate with the legal team to ensure consistent, high-quality legal support
Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes
Drive and execute cross-functional/cross-business initiatives

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership in good standing
6+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including commercial leases
Strong business judgment with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence our partners within and outside the organization
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Executive presence and confidence while advising senior leadership
Curious, adaptable and motivated to grow with a scaling organization
Ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance
High integrity, discretion and strong ethical standards
Demonstrated interest in the performing arts and/or performing arts education
Top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal experience
Multi-site businesses
Some general litigation, employment law and/or compliance experience

Skills

Commercial contracts
Commercial leases
Compliance programs
Legal infrastructure
Risk management
Business objectives
Legal support
Outside counsel management
Cross-functional initiatives
Communication
Relationship-building
Organization
Detail-orientation
Prioritization
Executive presence
Adaptability
Integrity
Discretion
Ethical standards

Location

Remote
ET/CT Preferred

Work Type

Full-time
Remote

Experience Level

6+ years of relevant legal experience

Education Level

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

$145,000–$175,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match

About the Company

Ensemble Performing Arts, a three-time Inc. 5000 award winner, is an owner and operator of performing arts schools and businesses, powered by passionate educators and supported by a team committed to preserving what makes each business special. Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them.
Our Values
Stewardship: We support local arts communities by making it easy for educators to focus on teaching.
Growth: We invest in our team and partners to build a brighter future in arts education.
Stagehands: We work behind the scenes so teachers and students can shine on stage.
To learn more about Ensemble, visit ensembleschools.com.

Equal Opportunity

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.