Counsel, Media and Distribution

Major League Baseball is looking for a Counsel, Media & Distribution in the Media & Distribution department to participate in or lead media rights licensing and distribution transactions, advise on advertising and promotional initiatives, and provide strategic counsel on legal risks, policy, and compliance in an evolving media environment.ResponsibilitiesMedia Rights Licensing & Distribution TransactionsParticipate in or lead the structure, negotiation and/or drafting of broadcast, streaming, production, distribution and other complex agreements with various partners, including networks, digital and social media platforms, distributors and supply-side and operations partners, ensuring alignment with MLB’s long-term media strategy and other business development goals as determined by organizational needsAdvise on advertising, sponsorship and promotional initiatives derived from media partnerships and league-owned and operated products and platforms, including related insertion technologies and activities across social media platforms, and collaborate with legal subject matter experts and business owners in those and surrounding areasPartner with business leaders and clubs to maximize reach and monetization opportunities across all media platforms and partners and support other emerging business areasCoordinate with members of the MLB Legal team and relevant stakeholders within MLB to align policies and practices with the work of the Media & Distribution legal teamLegal Counsel, Policymaking & ComplianceDraft, review and advise on adherence to media-related league rules and policies, as well as regulatory and other compliance issues attendant to media rights licensing and distribution across local, national and international marketsProvide strategic counsel on legal risks, intellectual property protection, clearances and rights enforcement in an evolving media and emerging business environment and across all traditional and emerging technologies and distribution modelsQualifications & SkillsJuris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to a state bar (New York preferred)Top academic credentials and referencesMinimum of five (5) years as a practicing lawyer, preferably with at least several years’ experience in a well-regarded law firmTop tier law firm experience strongly preferredExperience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in any or all of licensing, production, distribution or other media-related transactionsExperience navigating regulatory frameworks applicable to, and intellectual property protection and enforcement of, media rights and other emerging sports business areasExcellent written and verbal communication skills; strong ability to build and maintain relationshipsMust work effectively in a fast-paced environment, interacting regularly with senior managementMust be able to simultaneously accomplish multiple quantitatively and qualitatively challenging tasksPassion for sports, entertainment and the evolving media landscapeSalary Range: $190,000 - $205,000 (Base Salary) + BonusAs 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 competitiveTop MLB Perks & BenefitsCompetitive Benefits PackageCompany 401K ContributionPaid Time Off and HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveAccess to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TVDiscounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.comEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Onsite/Online Training & Development ProgramsTuition ReimbursementDisability Benefits (short term and long term)Life and Accidental Death InsurancePet InsuranceWhy 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.California Residents: Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!