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Legal Counsel

Aegeurope, New Bremen, OH, United States


£75,000-85,000 a year plus 10% bonus and benefits

Location: AXS Europe Head Office

Appointment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 4 May 2026

Working Pattern: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (3 days in the office, 2 working from home)

About the Role
AXS, part of AEG, is a global leader in ticketing technology. We're hiring a

Legal Counsel

to support our UK and EU business, working closely with commercial, operational and international teams.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Counsel will advise AXS businesses in the UK and EU across the following areas:

Commercial Contracts

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating B2B agreements across ticketing, live entertainment, technology and marketing partnerships

Advising commercial teams on contractual risk, structure and practical legal solutions, while supporting scalable templates and processes

Supporting RFPs, tenders and new client pitches across the UK and Europe

Advising on legal and regulatory considerations during client onboarding and new market launches

Advising on B2C matters including website terms, consumer journeys, promotions and purchase terms

Supporting consumer complaints, disputes and litigation matters, including managing external counsel when needed

Privacy, Compliance & Regulation

Advising on privacy and data protection matters, including UK and EU requirements

Supporting compliance projects and monitoring regulatory developments affecting ticketing, resale and e‑commerce

International Support

Providing legal support across multiple European markets including the UK, France, Sweden and Germany

Working with international stakeholders and coordinating local counsel where required

Qualifications

A qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate and 3+ years' post‑qualification experience

Experience in commercial contracting, ideally within digital, music, media or entertainment businesses

Strong negotiation experience and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and priorities

A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach, comfortable working at pace and managing competing demands

Experience working independently, with an interest in supporting the development of junior colleagues

French or German language skills would be highly desirable

Experience working in or advising on France and/or Germany would be a strong advantage

Inclusion & Equality
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please let us know. We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams.

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