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Counsel – Corporate & Finance
| Company | Major League Baseball |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $180000 – $200000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, JD |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelors and J.D. degrees
- 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
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
Preferred Qualifications
- Baseball industry experience is not required but baseball knowledge is a plus
