Counsel (Contract)

The role

This person will oversee legal aspects of domestic and international commercial activities for Major League and Minor League Baseball. They will negotiate commercial agreements and advise various business and operational units.

What you will do

• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements based on the needs of MLB and MiLB business and operational units
• Communicate regularly with Major League and Minor League Clubs regarding league agreements
• Provide general in-house legal services to and advise MLB and MiLB business and operational units
• Provide oversight, strategy and direction to outside counsel

Required qualifications

• Member of New York State Bar in good standing
• Top academic credentials and references
• Minimum of four (4) years as a practicing lawyer
• Significant transactional experience negotiating and structuring major licensing and other commercial agreements
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships
• Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment, interacting regularly with senior management
• Must be able to simultaneously accomplish multiple quantitatively and qualitatively challenging tasks

Nice to have

• at least several years’ experience in a well-regarded law firm

Before you apply

• This role is not eligible for standard full-time employee benefits and bonuses

About the company

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.