Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

A Senior Counsel position is available to provide comprehensive legal support across a sports-focused organization and its controlled affiliates. This role involves serving as an in-house legal partner to various teams and the corporate office, managing a wide range of legal matters with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. The position reports to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Advising on Major League Baseball Premier Development League (MLB PDL) regulations and governance.
• Managing corporate governance matters.
• Providing legal advice on sponsorships, labor and employment, real estate, compliance, risk management, privacy, and general operational issues.
• Developing and overseeing the compliance function in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Regularly interacting with and advising Corporate and Club Senior Management teams.
• Coordinating and managing outside counsel when appropriate.
• Ensuring company policies comply with laws across relevant jurisdictions and are properly documented and enforced.
• Maintaining strong relationships with corporate teams, department heads, and team leadership.
• Promoting a culture of compliance and transparency.
• Acting as a facilitator of business transactions and a creative problem solver within the legal department.
• Developing a thorough understanding of MLB PDL rules, including licenses, operating guidelines, and governance agreements.
• Assisting in creating protocols for efficient legal department operations, including guidelines for issue identification and legal review.
• Conducting periodic employee training on company policies and legal awareness.
• Drafting and preparing corporate policies as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of legal practice experience.
• Experience across multiple legal disciplines, with strong emphasis on contract drafting and negotiation.
• Preferably experience in an in-house legal environment.
• Experience in the sports or entertainment industry is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with risk management is preferred.
• Ability to provide timely, nuanced legal recommendations aligned with business strategy.
• Commitment to high-quality work, ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a business focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of managing communications and projects with a remote workforce.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Location

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.