Staff Counsel - Sports
About The Position
Roc Nation is seeking a Staff Counsel to join the Roc Nation Sports team, reporting directly to the COO. This role plays a critical part in providing hands-on legal support across athlete representation and sports-related transactions. The ideal candidate is confident, motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment. This position requires the ability to manage high volumes of work, navigate complex deals, and collaborate closely with agents, executives, and internal partners across the organization. This position will play a critical role in the future growth and success of Roc Nation Sports.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor required.
- Two years of practical work experience.
- Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar or another US bar, with eligibility to register as in-house counsel in New York.
- Ability to manage multiple matters at once and move deals forward efficiently.
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience handling both simple and complex transactions.
- Sound understanding of the sports and entertainment industries and related legal trends.
- Proven experience working closely with sports agents.
- Familiarity with deals involving the NFL, NBA, MLB, and other domestic and international sports organizations.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- A proactive, action-oriented mindset with a focus on speed, execution, and business growth.
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Responsibilities
- Draft, structure, and negotiate a wide range of sports and player-related agreements.
- Partner with internal legal teams across the organization on matters impacting the sports division.
- Coordinate with outside counsel when appropriate.
- Provide guidance on NIL-related state statutes and regulations, with an emphasis on compliance.
- Advise on and maintain familiarity with NFL, NBA, and MLB agent rules and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a centralized library of legal resources to support business needs.
- Organize and manage legal and transactional records for the sports division.
- Support agents, executives, and stakeholders on legal matters tied to ongoing deals and initiatives.
- Handle additional legal projects and responsibilities as needed.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
- Free concert tickets
- Paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days
- Career and skill development programs with School of Live
- 401(k) program with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
