Associate Counsel

Pulse Trading Cards; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO + holiday schedule

Growth opportunities

Free snacks

Job summary

Pulse Sports Cards seeks an Associate Counsel to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with players, vendors, partners, and service providers. You will work with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to balance business objectives with risk management.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of corporate/transactional experience and experience in retail, consumer products, or licensing. This role offers growth within a fast-growing, hobby-driven company.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in New Jersey or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in-house or transactional.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Vendor, licensing, distribution, NDA, sponsorship, and athlete agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations to structure terms.
• Provide pragmatic legal guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and obligations.
• Maintain contract templates, version control, and tracking systems.
• Identify legal/commercial risks and develop minimization strategies.
• Support governance matters and special legal projects as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Bar admission in New Jersey

Job description

About Pulse Sports Cards

Pulse Sports Cards is a fast-growing trading card company revolutionizing the hobby through premium, athlete-driven products. With direct relationships with hundreds of top prospects and professional athletes, Pulse creates bold, limited-edition collectibles that deliver unmatched value to collectors.

From exclusive autograph drops to full-scale themed sets, Pulse designs and distributes high-quality private-label and wholesale products for retailers and distributors nationwide. As we continue to scale, we are building a best-in-class legal and commercial infrastructure to support our growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Counsel with strong commercial negotiation skills to support Pulse’s expanding portfolio of agreements with players, vendors, partners, and service providers. This role will work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance to draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts that enable growth while mitigating legal and commercial risk.

The ideal candidate has experience in retail, consumer products, and/or sports and entertainment licensing, and brings a practical, business-first approach to legal problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Vendor and supplier agreements
• Licensing and endorsement agreements
• Distribution and wholesale agreements
• NDAs and confidentiality agreements
• Sponsorship and promotional contracts
• Player and athlete agreements
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations) to structure commercial terms that align with business objectives.
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal guidance on compliance, risk mitigation, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, version control, and contract tracking systems.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and develop strategies to minimize exposure.
• Support corporate governance matters and special legal projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in New Jersey or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in-house or at a law firm focused on corporate or transactional matters.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, consumer products, sports, entertainment, or media licensing.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, marketing, endorsement, and distribution agreements.
• Ability to advise non-legal stakeholders with clear, business-focused recommendations.

Compensation

• $80,000-$100,000 annual salary

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a personalized holiday schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a high-growth industry
• Free food and snacks