Senior Counsel (Contract)

The role

This person will structure, draft, and negotiate bespoke commercial agreements to support the Business Development team. They will manage high-stakes inbound contracts and provide strategic guidance on legal risks.

What you will do

• Structure, draft, and lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements and other legal documents
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise on gaming, sports betting, and federally regulated financial market industry trends, regulations, and business models
• Develop, revise, and maintain standardized positions, templates, and playbooks
• Provide interpretation, counsel, and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate legal, reputational, and operational risks
• Work collaboratively with MLB’s Business Development team to vet potential business opportunities
• Manage outside counsel, as necessary

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar or eligibility to gain Admission by Motion
• Minimum of 5 years of practicing legal experience required
• Strong command of contracts, intellectual property, and general corporate law
• Advanced drafting, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and project management competence
• Strong oral and written communication (including editing) skills
• Professional demeanor, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop strategies to prioritize complex legal issues under tight operational timelines
• Ability to quickly build credibility and influence among executives, peers, and external stakeholders

Nice to have

• foundational training within a top-tier law firm or boutique corporate law firm
• Extensive experience with licensed gaming, sports betting, and/or federally regulated financial markets
• interest and aptitude to take on leadership roles

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.