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Corporate Counsel (M&A/ Governance)

$190k - $250k
Full-time
Job Description

Sinclair, Inc. is looking for a dynamic Corporate Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor on a broad range of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other high-value corporate initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of the company's growth strategy, partnering closely with senior leadership, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams to structure, negotiate, and execute complex transactions while also supporting corporate governance and financing activities. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical legal expertise with sound business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as key legal advisor and manage all legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions including overseeing due diligence, preparing disclosure schedules, and drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents, including letters of intent, term sheets, purchase agreements, investment agreements (subscription agreements, convertible notes, SAFEs, etc.) and ancillary transaction documents (transition service agreements, etc.)
  • Provide legal advice and support on corporate governance matters, including preparation of board resolutions, legal entity maintenance (including entity formation and elimination) and advising on legal entity structures
  • Assist in financing transactions (e.g. credit facilities, promissory notes, securities offerings, etc.) and review of certain SEC filings (8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, etc.) on an as-needed basis
  • Conducting legal research on regulatory requirements for the business and other matters on an as needed basis
  • Collaborating with corporate and subsidiary executives and counsel, outside counsel, and internal management
Key Competencies:

  • Strong specialized knowledge of drafting and negotiating transaction documents for M&A, investments and other strategic transactions and experience in pre-/post-acquisition planning and implementation
  • Experience with corporate governance matters and financing transactions a plus
  • Proactive and self-starter on high impact projects with proven track record of independently managing complex transactions throughout the life cycle of a deal
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with competing priorities
  • Highly responsive, collaborative, business-minded, and solution oriented attitude
  • Excellent communication with all individuals at all organizational levels (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational and computer skills with demonstrated ability to distill complex legal advice into actionable guidance for business partners
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively and provide leadership to the team with an understanding of how all cross-functional teams contribute to the success of a transaction
Other Requirements:

  • 5+ years corporate and transactional law experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house specializing in all aspects of M&A, joint ventures, investments and other strategic transactions with limited supervision
  • J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials with a law school class rank of at least the top 20%
  • Admission to the Maryland State Bar (or eligibility for in-house counsel registration in Maryland)
  • Local candidates (Baltimore region) preferred but relocation may be considered for the right candidate
  • This role is based entirely on-site at our Cockeysville, Maryland Headquarters
Job Location:


Cockeysville, Maryland, United States


Position Type:


Full-Time/Regular


What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-impact transactions
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $190,000 to $250,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which would be awarded based on individual and company performance. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
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