Counsel (Contract)

MLB Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

MLB Network is seeking an experienced in-house counsel in New York to negotiate and structure major licensing and commercial agreements. The role requires advising MLB and MiLB business units, coordinating with senior management, and overseeing outside counsel to ensure deals meet strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate has a NYS Bar license, 4+ years of practice, and proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Significant transactional experience negotiating and structuring major licensing and other commercial agreements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and with senior management.
• Capable of multitasking and handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements based on MLB's and MiLB's business needs across multiple units.
• Communicate regularly with MLB and MiLB clubs regarding league agreements related to operations and technology.
• Provide general in-house legal services and advisory support to MLB's and MiLB's business units.
• Provide oversight and direction to outside counsel.

Skills

New York Bar

Transactional negotiations

Legal drafting

Client advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements based on the needs of MLB's and MiLB's business and operational units (e.g. information security, technology, product, business development, events, ticketing, e-commerce, content, social media, marketing, advertising and sponsorship, licensing, human resources, public relations, and finance)
• Communicate regularly with Major League and Minor League Clubs regarding league agreements related to business operations and technology
• Provide general in-house legal services to and advise MLB's and MiLB's business and operational units
• Provide oversight, strategy and direction to outside counsel

Qualifications & Skills

• Member of New York State Bar in good standing
• Top academic credentials and references
• Minimum of four (4) years as a practicing lawyer, preferably with at least several years’ experience in a well-regarded law firm
• 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

Pay Range:

$7,100 - $7,900 biweekly

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Note: This role is temporary and not eligible for standard full-time employee benefits and bonuses.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our "workforce athletes" to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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