Senior Counsel, Commercial and Business Affairs

U.S. Soccer Federation

Senior Counsel providing comprehensive legal support to the U.S. Soccer Federation and its affiliates.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior business, commercial, marketing, media, and technology stakeholders on a wide range of corporate and sports-industry matters
Lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex commercial agreements typical to the sports ecosystem, including sponsorships, technology licenses, vendors, independent contractors, professional services, events, and related operational agreements
Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial partnerships and strategic alliances, including sponsor, supplier, and ecosystem partner relationships, ensuring alignment with brand value, revenue objectives, and risk profile
Advise on data privacy, technology, and information security matters impacting athlete, fan, member, and consumer data, including assessment of platforms, analytics tools, mobile applications, and digital engagement technologies, in compliance with applicable U.S. and international privacy laws and industry best practices
Negotiate and draft data protection, data monetization, data sharing, and cybersecurity provisions in commercial, marketing, and technology agreements, and develop standardized templates and playbooks for scalable use
Oversee and support management of the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, brands, logos, and content, and advise on enforcement, licensing, and third-party rights clearance across commercial and marketing initiatives
Provide legal guidance on sports media and content matters, including traditional broadcast, streaming, social media, digital platforms, athlete and influencer engagement, marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertising compliance
Advise on legal issues associated with live events, competitions, fan engagement initiatives, and experiential marketing, including sponsorship activations, promotions, and sweepstakes
Monitor and interpret evolving legal, regulatory, and industry developments affecting sports organizations, with an emphasis on data privacy, intellectual property, marketing/advertising rules, emerging technologies, and digital fan engagement
Partner closely with internal teams to support fast-paced, high-visibility, and time-sensitive initiatives, translating business and commercial objectives into clear, practical, and enforceable agreements
Collaborate across departments including commercial, marketing, media, technology, events, and operations to proactively identify and mitigate legal risk while enabling business growth and innovation
Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned, consistent with the evolving needs of a dynamic sports organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
JD from accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
7+ years’ experience working as an attorney at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department; transactional and data privacy experience preferred
General knowledge of soccer
Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
Must be able to connect 'micro' details to the 'macro' vision and mission
Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive compensation package
casual work environment
inclusive culture
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

negotiationdraftingdata privacycybersecurityintellectual property managementcommercial agreementsdata protectiondata monetizationlegal compliancetransactional law

Soft Skills

trusted advisorcollaborationrisk mitigationstrategic thinkingcommunicationadaptabilitydetail-orientedproblem-solvingleadershiptime management

Certifications

JDlicensed attorney