Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

MLB Network

Secaucus, NJ, United States
Base: $155,000 - $190,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
On-site
Jd from accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
4-7+ years legal experience
MLB Network is seeking a Counsel for Business & Legal Affairs who possesses strong legal knowledge in media production, particularly in technology agreements. The ideal candidate will have 4-7+ years of relevant experience and will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and advising on various legal matters related to media and technology

Job Summary

  • MLB Network seeks a business-minded attorney to support media production operations while handling technology, SaaS, and digital infrastructure transactions.
  • The role involves drafting and negotiating a wide variety of agreements including SaaS, cloud services, software development, and content licensing contracts.
  • Candidates will receive exceptional medical/dental/vision coverage, a company-contributed 401K plan, and discretionary bonus eligibility.

Matching Summary

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MLB Network is seeking a Counsel for Business & Legal Affairs who possesses strong legal knowledge in media production, particularly in technology agreements. The ideal candidate will have 4-7+ years of relevant experience and will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and advising on various legal matters related to media and technology.

Salary

Base: $155,000 - $190,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus eligibility; Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • JD from accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • 4-7+ years legal experience
  • SaaS and cloud agreement drafting
  • Media production environment experience
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with live broadcast operations
  • Contract lifecycle management system proficiency
  • Process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Cross-functional stakeholder influence
  • Flexible hours including nights and weekends

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
  • Active bar membership required
  • 4-7+ years relevant legal experience
  • US work authorization not specified

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