Counsel, Corporate & Finance

Major League Baseball • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking an experienced Counsel with a focus in corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, investment funds and corporate finance. This role provides contract negotiation and drafting functions and general corporate legal advice. The Counsel will review, process, and evaluate agreements and other documentation pertaining to Major League Club and Minor League Club sales, leases, loans, sports betting agreements, and concession arrangements to ensure compliance with Baseball policies and rules. They will also assist with general corporate governance matters with respect to Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, and counsel MLB personnel and Clubs regarding the interpretation and applicability of baseball rules and policies and applicable law. Related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelors and J.D. degrees
• Excellent academic record
• Member of the Bar of the State of New York
• 2-4 years of experience in corporate law with strong preference for the following disciplines: investment funds, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance
• Strong drafting, negotiation, creative thinking, leadership, and judgment skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Baseball industry experience is not required but baseball knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides contract negotiation and drafting functions and general corporate legal advice
• Reviews, processes, and evaluates agreements and other documentation pertaining to Major League Club and Minor League Club sales, leases, loans, sports betting agreements, and concession arrangements to ensure compliance with Baseball policies and rules
• Assists with general corporate governance matters with respect to Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball
• Counsels MLB personnel and Clubs regarding the interpretation and applicability of baseball rules and policies and applicable law
• Performs related duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company 401K Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees