Deputy General Counsel
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Junior Marketing Attorney
Athletes First
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California, New York
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Junior
About the role
- Draft, review, and negotiate sponsorship, media sales, marketing, and broadcasting contracts including endorsement, appearance, trading card, memorabilia, licensing, and event sponsorship agreements.
- Work on behalf of athletes, coaches, broadcasters, other celebrities, and company-owned events.
- Collaborate directly with Talent Marketing, Properties, Media Sales, and Broadcasting division staff under supervision of the Associate General Counsel.
- Assist the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel with various internal and external legal matters as needed.
- Manage and maintain contract submission, tracking, and filing system.
- Report to the Associate General Counsel; full-time position based in New York, NY or Laguna Hills, CA.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school required.
- Member of New York or California State Bar (or other major state bar association) preferred.
- 1 - 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in an in-house legal department.
- Experience at a top-tier law firm preferred.
- Experience in sports or entertainment law preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, internal business partners, and counterparties.
- Demonstrated dedication with the ability to independently lead projects from origin through execution.
- Ability to work full-time hours, which includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
