Major League Soccer · 7 hours ago
Senior Counsel, Business Affairs
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expMajor League Soccer is seeking a Senior Counsel to support the League’s business initiatives. This role involves drafting and negotiating media rights and content distribution agreements, providing legal guidance, and managing league commercial policies.
Media and EntertainmentSoccerSports
Responsibilities
Lead the drafting and negotiation of media rights, production and broadcast talent agreements for MLS’s distribution of live matches, studio shows, tournaments and other events
Lead the drafting and negotiation of content licensing and distribution agreements for MLS’s licensing of match footage, highlights and other content, including premium documentary features
Support MLS clubs in review and approval of local media rights agreements, ancillary programming opportunities, and the use of content in connection with MLS and tournament official sponsors and third parties
Support legal review of MLS’ artificial intelligence platforms and implementation of artificial intelligence policy
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including services agreements, and other MLS vendor agreements in
Prepare, manage, interpret, and enforce league commercial policies and create and deliver trainings on policy updates and new policy initiatives
Work cross-functionally to identify risks and provide strategic, practical and creative legal guidance
Perform special projects and other assignments as requested
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department
Bachelor's Degree and JD
Admission to the NY State Bar
Ability to make timely, nuanced recommendations for business decisions based on reasoned legal analysis and the strategic objectives of the organization
Commercial approach to advising business teams
Outstanding written and oral business communication skills
Strong drafting and negotiating skills, including experience with media, production and licensing transactions
Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail, necessary to support and advise business units and ensure projects are completed in a timely and effective manner
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
Preferred
Spanish and/or French language skills (business proficiency)
Knowledge and interest in the sport of soccer
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
$500 wellness reimbursement
Generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance
On-the-job training
Feedback
Ongoing educational opportunities
Company
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional sports league that organizes men's soccer competitions in the United States and Canada.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
National Black Bank Foundation
2022-03-10Debt Financing· $25M
2018-06-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Chris Schlosser
Senior Vice President, Emerging Ventures
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Alicia LaPorta
Director of Match Day Operations & Administration
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