Über diese Counsel, Corporate & Finance Stelle bei Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking an experienced Counsel with a focus in corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, investment funds and corporate finance.
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
Qualifications & Skills
- 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
- Baseball industry experience is not required but baseball knowledge is a plus
Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Perks & 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
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!
