Full-Time

Senior Counsel

Business & Legal Affairs

Updated on 5/23/2026

TKO Group Holdings, Inc

TKO Group Holdings, Inc

1-10 employees

Premium sports and entertainment conglomerate

No salary listed

Stamford, CT, USA

In Person

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar, and the ability to register as Connecticut authorized in-house counsel
  • Strong background in trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement
  • Experience drafting and negotiating corporate contracts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Knowledge or willingness to watch current and historical WWE programming
  • Working and recent knowledge and experience with clearance search work as well as U.S. trademark prosecution (including all filings with the U.S. Trademark Office)
  • Familiarity with domestic and international IP enforcement strategies
Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive clearance searches and provide risk assessments for new brands, products, character names, corporate logos, and apparel slogans
  • Monitor and enforce the company’s intellectual property portfolio (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets), including drafting and sending cease-and-desist letters, managing takedowns, filing UDRP actions, managing third party enforcement vendors and supporting litigation if necessary
  • Develop and institute best practices for IP enforcement and protection for infringements, counterfeit and video piracy strategies
  • Advise on copyright, domain name and related brand protection issues
  • Support IP enforcement, including monitoring, cease and desist letters, opposition and related disputes
  • Collaborate with external counsel and IP offices globally on enforcement
  • Work closely with internal business units on a wide variety of intellectual property related matters
  • Stay current on relevant legal developments, including changes in IP law and technology affecting brand owners’ ability to monitor and enforce proactively
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts for all business needs relating to sports and entertainment, including agreements relating to independent contractors, talent, marketing, media, multimedia, content, licenses, performance, services, non-disclosure agreements, and other complex commercial agreements generally utilized in the sports and entertainment industry, including consumer products license agreements, vendor agreements, service-level agreements, font license agreements, partnership contracts, releases and waivers, appearance agreements, independent contractor agreements, and NDAs
  • Draft, advise, and review a broad range of contracts for all business needs relating to sports and entertainment, including agreements relating to independent contractors, talent, marketing, media, multimedia, content, licenses, performance, services, non-disclosure agreements, and other complex commercial agreements generally utilized in the sports and entertainment industry
  • Work closely, collaboratively and enthusiastically with other members of the Business & Legal Affairs team of WWE, WWE affiliates, as well as corresponding business clients
  • Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to internal business units
  • Provide real-time analysis and advice on business and legal issues, including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge or willingness to watch current and historical WWE programming
TKO Group Holdings, Inc

TKO Group Holdings, Inc

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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. owns and operates UFC, WWE, and PBR, organizing more than 500 live events annually across 210 countries to reach millions of fans. It also provides services through IMG and On Location to support sports marketing and premium hospitality. The company stages events, manages rights, and monetizes content through media, sponsorships, and experiences within its ecosystem. Its combination of multiple premier brands under one umbrella with a global event footprint and integrated agency and hospitality services sets it apart, aiming to connect fans with high-profile live experiences and maximize value for fans, sponsors, and rights holders.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

California

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • UFC's $7.7B Paramount deal boosts Q1 2026 revenue 12% to $401.2M.
  • IMG segment surges 38% to $655.4M from Milano Cortina Olympics contracts.
  • $1B share buyback and $150M Q1 dividend signal strong shareholder returns.

What critics are saying

  • UFC antitrust lawsuits impose $500M damages and PPV revenue injunctions by Q1 2027.
  • Zuffa Boxing lures UFC talent with Saudi payouts, cutting UFC PPV buys 20-30% in 2027.
  • Polymarket integration triggers U.S. gambling crackdown, banning features by August 2026.

What makes TKO Group Holdings, Inc unique

  • TKO integrates UFC, WWE, PBR, IMG, and On Location into premium sports portfolio.
  • Acquired IMG and Professional Bull Riders expand global sports marketing reach.
  • Zuffa Boxing joint venture adds boxing promotion backed by Saudi SELA funding.

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UFC
Apr 10th, 2026
TKO and Supersure announce Official multiyear marketing partnership across UFC, ZUFFA BOXING & UFC BJJ.

TKO and Supersure announce Official multiyear marketing partnership across UFC, ZUFFA BOXING & UFC BJJ. Apr. 10, 2026 LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 10, 2026 - TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) today announced a multiyear sponsorship agreement with Supersure, a technology-enabled licensed insurance agency, in which Supersure will be integrated within UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and UFC BJJ events in the United States, providing Supersure with unprecedented reach and exposure with engaged sports fans. Under the new agreement, Supersure will become the Official Small and Medium Business Insurance Partner across UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and UFC BJJ, marking the first time TKO has opened this category to a brand sponsor. "Supersure is created for business owners like me that like to fight and take risks," said UFC President & CEO Dana White. "They are tech-driven, think differently, and aren't afraid to challenge the old way of doing business. I'm excited to partner with them across UFC, Zuffa Boxing and BJJ." "We're thrilled to join with TKO and UFC, bringing Supersure to one of the biggest stages in sports," said Howard Makler, Co-Founder & CEO of Supersure. "Dana White changed the game for combat sports. We're changing it for business insurance. Same energy. Different fight." "Like TKO and UFC, Supersure refuses to accept the status quo," said Rodney Rad, Co-Founder & President of Supersure. "That's why we're shaking up the insurance industry for business owners. Now we get to bring that message to one of the biggest stages in sports." According to consumer data and intelligence company Resonate, UFC's audience indexes high for entrepreneurship and small business ownership, making this partnership a natural fit. As an Official Sponsor of UFC, Supersure will be integrated into premium UFC assets with extensive activations in selected UFC Numbered Events and Fight Nights, including brand placement in the world-famous Octagon(R) and numerous broadcast features. Supersure will also have a significant presence within UFC's massive digital ecosystem, including X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, providing opportunities to continually engage with fans. Additionally, Supersure will receive commercial time during the broadcast of UFC FREEDOM 250, the landmark event taking place on the grounds of the White House on Sunday, June 14, which will be exclusively distributed by Paramount+ in the United States. Supersure branding will also be integrated into selected ZUFFA BOXING events, featuring high visibility logo placement on the ropes across all four sides of the ring throughout the fight card. Supersure will also be featured across all UFC BJJ events, highlighted by prominent signage on the competition mat. Supersure will first activate the partnership at UFC 327(R): PROCHÁZKA vs ULBERG, which takes place this Saturday, April 11 in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center. In the main event, a thrilling contest sees former UFC light heavyweight title holder and current No. 2 ranked contender Jiří Procházka square off with No. 3 ranked Carlos Ulberg for the vacant, undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship.

UFC
Apr 9th, 2026
TKO and FRE Nicotine Pouches announce Official partnership across UFC, Zuffa Boxing, PBR, and more.

TKO and FRE Nicotine Pouches announce Official partnership across UFC, Zuffa Boxing, PBR, and more. The Multiyear Partnership Establishes FRE as an Official Partner Across six TKO Properties Apr. 9, 2026 TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) today announced a comprehensive multiyear partnership with FRE Nicotine Pouches (NYSE: TPB), a leading pouch brand designed by users for users. The first-of-its-kind collaboration will connect adult nicotine users to custom integrations and experiences across six TKO-affiliated properties, with FRE becoming the Official Nicotine Pouch Partner of UFC, Zuffa Boxing, PBR, and UFC BJJ, as well as IMG-owned World's Strongest Man and Formula Drift. These properties deliver unparalleled reach into some of the most engaged and passionate adult fan bases in sports. With an audience of over 90% adults (21+) as measured by Nielsen National TV Ratings (2025), UFC provides an ideal platform for the responsible marketing of adult consumer products to current nicotine users, boasting a broader penetration of adult nicotine users versus other sports media audiences, as measured by YouGov (2026). "TKO was built to partner with brands that want to show up in a big way across the world's most passionate fan communities," said Grant Norris-Jones, Executive Vice President & Head of Global Partnerships for TKO. "FRE is bringing a modern, differentiated product to market for the moments that matter most. This partnership unlocks a powerful platform across our industry leading assets, including our latest offering, Zuffa Boxing, and will enable FRE to reach adult customers at unmatched scale." FRE will partner across premium formats to deliver exclusive fan activations, custom content, and on-site experiences for adult nicotine users. From the UFC Octagon and Zuffa Boxing ring, to the PBR bucking chute and Formula Drift racetrack, FRE will be at the center of the action. "TKO and FRE share the same values: bold, performance-driven, and built for people who push themselves to compete at the highest level," said Summer Frein, Chief Growth Officer of Turning Point Brands. "That alignment is what makes this partnership a natural fit. From Motor Sports to PBR to combat sports, including the UFC, FRE is establishing itself as the brand of choice for adult consumers who want to Own Their Edge." FRE pouches are becoming the brand of choice for adult consumers who compete at the highest level - in sports or in life. Featuring pre-primed moisture technology in each pouch, offering the widest range of nicotine strengths from 3-15mg and available in 20-count tins or 100-count Mega Packs, FRE's offerings meet consumers where they are in the moments that matter most. FRE will kick off its UFC partnership at UFC 327: PROCHÁZKA vs ULBERG, which takes place this Saturday, April 11 in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center, with a pair of all-action title fights.

Pro Wrestling News Hub
Mar 30th, 2026
WWE makes changes to Talent Relations team with new promotions.

WWE makes changes to Talent Relations team with new promotions. March 30, 2026 about 2 hours ago 7 views Tldr. WWE has made two key promotions within its talent relations department. Aggie Dent has been promoted from Talent Relations Manager to Senior Manager of Talent Relations, while Kasey Kralik has moved from Executive Assistant to Talent Relations Manager. Both employees announced their new roles on LinkedIn, with these changes coming after Thomas Schiller was recently named Creative Director under TKO Group Holdings. Read the full article at: 0 comments Never miss breaking wrestling news. Get push notifications with its free app and be the first to know about WWE, AEW, and TNA news. No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Mar 20th, 2026
Cahill Represents Lead Arrangers in TKO Worldwide Holdings’ $1.25 Billion Credit Facility | Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Cahill represented the lead arrangers in connection with an incremental facility amendment to the $900 million Term B credit facility and the $350 million revolving credit facility for TKO Worldwide Holdings,

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
UFC owners approve $150M dividend payout to investors for Q1 2026

TKO Group Holdings, the UFC's parent company, has announced dividend payouts totalling approximately $150 million to stockholders for the first quarter of 2026. Class A stockholders will receive $0.78 per share, with payments scheduled for 31 March. The announcement follows TKO's strong 2025 performance, which generated over $4.7 billion in revenue from UFC and WWE operations. The company expects 2026 revenue to reach between $5.675 billion and $5.775 billion, driven partly by a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal moving UFC to Paramount — more than double its previous ESPN partnership. TKO is also earning fees from promoting Zuffa Boxing, which is financially backed by SELA, an arm of the Saudi Arabian government. Despite record revenues, fighter pay remains contentious, though UFC has doubled post-fight bonuses to $100,000.