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# Commercial Council, Business Affairs at NVE Experience Agency

- **Company:** NVE Experience Agency
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nve/jobs/8319034

## Job description

[NVE](https://experiencenve.com/) is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position:

NVE is seeking an experienced, commercially minded licensed attorney or business affairs professional to lead the company’s day-to-day Business Affairs and contracting function. The scope of responsibilities will be aligned with the selected candidate’s qualifications and professional licensure.

This role will independently manage a high volume of commercial agreements while providing legal guidance on contract negotiations, risk management and related legal matters across NVE's experiential marketing, creative, production and strategic partnership business.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with practical business judgment, excellent communication and exceptional project management skills. We are seeking a solutions-oriented attorney who can efficiently close routine agreements without unnecessarily complicating negotiations.

Role Priorities:

Commercial Contracting & Negotiation

- Independently draft, review, redline, negotiate and finalize vendor MSAs, client MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, independent contractor agreements, talent agreements, venue agreements, sponsorship agreements and other commercial contracts.
- Provide substantive legal guidance on indemnification, liability, insurance, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination and contractual risk allocation.
- Negotiate nonstandard provisions and complex contractual arrangements.
- Support client-side contracting, including MSAs, SOWs, RFP terms and related negotiations.
- Advise internal stakeholders on practical approaches to managing contractual risk while achieving business objectives.

Legal Oversight & Risk Management

- Identify and evaluate contractual legal risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop, review and maintain legal templates, fallback provisions, negotiation playbooks and standard contractual positions.
- Provide legal guidance on commercial, production, talent, licensing and intellectual property matters within the attorney's expertise.
- Coordinate specialized outside counsel when matters require additional subject-matter or jurisdictional expertise.
- Escalate significant business risk, unusual financial exposure or strategically sensitive decisions to leadership.

Business Affairs Operations

- Own contract intake, prioritization, review, negotiation, tracking and execution.
- Serve as the primary Business Affairs contact for internal teams.
- Provide clear, concise and actionable legal guidance and proactive status updates.
- Manage competing deadlines and high-volume contracting needs independently.
- Collaborate with Operations and Finance to improve contracting and onboarding processes.
- Support the implementation of AI-assisted contract review, automation and scalable legal workflows.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce reliance on outside counsel

Qualifications:

- Licensed attorney: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active bar membership in good standing, appropriate authorization to practice in the relevant jurisdiction, and 4–8+ years of relevant commercial legal or transactional experience.
- Or Business Affairs professional: 6–10+ years of direct experience managing and negotiating commercial agreements in a Business Affairs or commercial contracting role, with demonstrated judgment in identifying matters requiring legal review and partnering with counsel.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Strong knowledge of commercial contract law, contractual risk allocation, intellectual property and related legal considerations.
- Excellent commercial judgment with an ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management capabilities and experience managing a substantial volume of concurrent matters.
- Ability to operate independently, prioritize efficiently and take ownership of matters from initiation through execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

- In-house legal experience at an advertising, experiential marketing, entertainment, media or production company.
- Experience with talent, influencer, sponsorship, licensing and production agreements.
- Familiarity with advertising, data privacy and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience coordinating outside counsel.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted legal review tools and contract lifecycle management systems.

Location: We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York City. The ideal candidate is located in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, however, we will consider remote candidates for this role.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.

Perks & Benefits:

- Health & Wellness Benefits
- 401k Match
- Communication Stipend
- Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
- Company get togethers & retreats
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible WFH policy

Salary Estimation:

- Licensed attorney: [$160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year]
- Business Affairs professional (JD not required): [$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year]

This is an Exempt full-time role. NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.

NVE reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. NVE may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Employment eligibility verification is required for this role. In certain states, NVE participates in the E-Verify program in accordance with local regulations. Applicable states: Utah, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

## About NVE Experience Agency

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NVE Experience Agency is a creative marketing agency that helps brands build deeper relationships through transformative, culture-rooted brand experiences.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, United States (with large hubs in New York and London)
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Brett Hyman (Chief Executive Officer & Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Events Services, Experiential Marketing, Creative Agency
- **Target customers**: B2B — the world’s most iconic brands (e.g., Netflix, Pinterest, Waymo, Captain Morgan)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Create experiences that empower brands to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with their customers.” [experiencenve.com](https://experiencenve.com/about/)

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Live & Virtual Experiences**: Full-service event production from concept to execution.
- **Strategy & Communications**: Cultural insights, brand narrative, and PR support.
- **Content**: Video, digital, and social content creation.
- **Creative Strategy**: Campaign ideation and creative direction.
- **Design**: Experiential and graphic design.
- **Interactive (COGNITION)**: Interactive installations and digital activations.
- **Custom Fabrication (Treehouse)**: In-house build shop for physical sets and props.
- **Media Platform (The Future Party)**: Community-based media channel for brand partnerships.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD 40,000,000 (latest available) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/experience-nve)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; no external investors listed. Key clients include Netflix, Pinterest, Waymo, Captain Morgan.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew +1.0% YoY (181 employees). Opened first international office in London in 2025. Named to Event Marketer’s IT List 2025 and won multiple Ex Awards. [experiencenve.com](https://experiencenve.com/blog/nve-named-event-marketer-it-list-2025/) Active job postings increased +77.8% YoY (16 open roles as of mid-2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **In-house capabilities** across strategy, creative, production, fabrication, and media — allowing end-to-end delivery.
- **Deep cultural empathy**: Known for embedding brands into cultural moments (e.g., Coachella, CES, Super Bowl).
- **Award-winning team** with a strong track record (Event Marketer IT List, BizBash 40 Under 40, Campaign 40 Over 40).
- **“Polished Hustle” culture**: Balances high-quality creative work with a supportive, people-first environment.

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion**: London office opened in 2025 signals global growth ambitions.
- **Deepening B2B and sports marketing** (e.g., SVP of Account Services & Sports Marketing role).
- **Continuing to invest in technology-driven experiences** (COGNITION interactive arm) and content/media capabilities.
- **Scaling headcount** across creative, production, and account services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Embraces a “people-first” philosophy with a focus on community, autonomy, creativity, and wellness. The mantra “Polished Hustle” balances grit with grace. [experiencenve.com](https://experiencenve.com/careers/)
- **DEI**: Strong advocacy platform with six pillars (education, accountability, community, recruitment, supplier diversity, connection). [experiencenve.com](https://experiencenve.com/careers/)
- **Wellness**: Internal wellness program called **JustB**.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Hybrid model evident from job postings that specify location (LA, NY, London) with some remote roles (e.g., SVP, Account Services & Sports Marketing remote).
- **Perks**: Company retreat “The Summit”, professional development focus, inclusive environment.
- **Engineering/Production Culture**: Heavy emphasis on hands-on fabrication (Treehouse) and production roles, with a creative-first approach.

## Sources
1. [experiencenve.com](https://experiencenve.com/)
2. [experiencenve.com/careers](https://experiencenve.com/careers/)
3. [experiencenve.com/about](https://experiencenve.com/about/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/nve](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nve)
5. [linkedin.com/company/experience-nve](https://www.linkedin.com/company/experience-nve)
6. [experiencenve.com/blog - Event Marketer IT List](https://experiencenve.com/blog/nve-named-event-marketer-it-list-2025/)

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