Tennis Channel · 6 hours ago
Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$121K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expTennis Channel is seeking a driven and business-oriented Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs to join their in-house Legal Department. This role involves supporting a wide range of legal matters, including content rights and licensing, commercial contracting, and intellectual property, while working closely with various internal teams.
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Responsibilities
Support Content Rights, Licensing & Media Clearance Work closely with internal stakeholders on content rights renewals and new rights opportunities with the ATP, WTA, the Grand Slams, and others
Evaluate rights restrictions tied to sports leagues, tournaments, and talent
Review production materials and marketing assets for rights compliance and risk mitigation
Advise internal stakeholders on the acquisition and use of music, footage, images, player likeness, graphics, and other media assets across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
Draft and negotiate content licenses, appearance releases, location releases, clip licenses, and image rights agreements
Draft, Review & Negotiate Commercial Contracts Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including talent agreements, licensing deals, service agreements, technology contracts, sponsorship/marketing agreements, and NDAs
Provide Corporate, Compliance & Governance Support Develop, refine, and implement internal policies, procedures, forms, and templates to support business operations
Manage Intellectual Property Matters Support and manage trademark, copyright, and domain name portfolios
Advise internal teams on IP strategy, usage guidelines, and brand protection efforts
Partner on Cross-Functional Advisory Responsibilities Serve as a trusted legal advisor to departments, including operations, HR, marketing, production, digital, and finance
Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies for addressing legal issues and improving workflows
Provide training and practical legal insights to internal teams
Provide General In-House Legal Support Assist senior attorneys with complex transactions, strategic initiatives, and special projects
Handle miscellaneous legal matters as they arise
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school; membership in good standing in a US State Bar
At least 3–5 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation
Familiarity with intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and media law
Business-minded approach with strong risk-balancing judgment
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a team-first mindset
Desire to contribute to broader company growth and operational improvements
Hands-on, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and project management
Preferred
Experience in sports, media, entertainment, and live events is a plus
Benefits
Participation in a retirement plan
Life and disability insurance
Health, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Sick leave
Vacation time
Personal time
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-01-27Acquired
2011-01-01Private Equity
2003-04-17Seed
Leadership Team
J
Jill Dortheimer
Vice President Communications
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