Associate General Counsel

Athletics; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Athletics in Las Vegas, NV seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to join a small in‑house legal team. You will counsel internal clients, negotiate agreements, support organizational initiatives, and manage legal risks across business units.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., 12+ years of top‑tier experience, and strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Legal department, including interactions with senior leadership and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing.
• 12+ years of experience with a major law firm and/or in‑house.
• Outstanding negotiating and writing skills; ability to draft and review legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills; ability to build relationships across levels.
• Astute, detail‑oriented self‑starter with strong organizational skills and multitasking.
• Ability to independently identify and prioritize projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Company on day‑to‑day legal and compliance matters across sales, marketing, broadcasting, finance, IT, international operations, stadium operations, baseball operations, and more.
• Provide timely, business‑oriented legal support on partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue‑generating agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties.
• Assess and manage risk using established legal principles and sound judgment.
• Prioritize work and projects based on content, urgency, and sensitivity.
• Manage litigation matters and periodically draft/revise Company policies.
• Coordinate with MLB Commissioner’s Office, MLB entities, other clubs, and outside counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Business‑oriented thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Position: Associate General Counsel

Department: Legal

Reporting Manager: Chief Legal Officer

Status: Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Description

As Associate General Counsel for the Athletics, the successful candidate will be part of a small in‑house legal team that is tackling some of the most exciting issues in baseball. They will work on large and small matters that require impeccable judgment, smarts, a can‑do attitude, and the ability and desire to collaborate cross‑functionally. As a core part of the team, they will proactively counsel internal clients, negotiate agreements, support innovative organizational initiatives, and help identify and manage legal risks. Candidates must be comfortable both working independently and collaboratively with other members of the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Company on its day‑to‑day legal and compliance matters, including those relating to sales, marketing, and promotions; broadcasting; finance; information technology; international operations; special projects; stadium operations; baseball operations; public relations; litigation; workers' compensation; intellectual property; and general employment law
• Deliver timely, business‑oriented legal support on partnership, sponsorship, and revenue‑generating agreements, ensuring efficient turnaround while balancing risk, deal complexity, and organizational priorities
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties
• Applying established legal principles and sound judgment to assess and manage risk
• Independently identifying and prioritizing work and projects based on content, urgency, and organizational sensitivity
• Managing litigation matters
• Evaluating the need for and periodically drafting and revising Company policies
• Corresponding with Major League Baseball Commissioner's Office, other MLB entities, including other MLB clubs, and outside counsel in furtherance of Company's overall objectives and legal responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and bar membership in good standing
• 12+ years of experience with a major law firm and/or in‑house legal department (in‑house experience preferred)
• Outstanding negotiating and writing skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills and ability to maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Astute, detail‑oriented self‑starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Must be able to independently identify and prioritize projects, manage workflow, and complete projects under time pressure

Equal Opportunity Consideration

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.