Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

Tennis Channel•Santa Monica, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennis Channel is seeking a driven and business-oriented Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs with 3–5 years of post–law school experience to join our in-house Legal Department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives where media, sports, creativity, and business intersect and is excited to continue growing their in-house career while supporting Tennis Channel’s expansion. The attorney in this role will support a wide range of legal matters, including content rights and licensing, commercial contracting, intellectual property, and cross-functional advisory work. This role reports to the General Counsel, SVP of Business Affairs. This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level attorney to gain broad exposure in a fast-paced sports media environment, taking on diverse legal issues while learning new domains. You’ll work closely with production, digital, marketing, operations, technology, and corporate teams, translating legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal partners to help enable the business while managing legal risk. This role is onsite and based in Santa Monica, CA office.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in sports, media, entertainment, and live events is a plus

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.