Legal / Senior Legal Counsel

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901, known for their nine World Series championships and pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building. They have a dynamic, inclusive work culture and are recognized as a top employer in sports.

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

As part of a small in‑house legal team, the successful candidate will work on a wide range of legal and compliance matters, providing counsel to internal clients, negotiating agreements, supporting innovative initiatives, and managing legal risks. The role requires strong judgement, collaboration across functions, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise the company on day‑to‑day legal and compliance matters related to sales, marketing, broadcasting, finance, IT, international operations, special projects, stadium operations, baseball operations, public relations, litigation, workers’ compensation, intellectual property, and general employment law.
• Provide timely, business‑oriented legal support on partnership, sponsorship, and revenue‑generating agreements, ensuring efficient turnaround while balancing risk and organizational priorities.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, independent contractor agreements, licensing agreements, broadcasting agreements, and other agreements with customers, vendors, and third parties.
• Apply established legal principles and sound judgment to assess and manage risk.
• Independently identify and prioritize work and projects based on content, urgency, and organizational sensitivity.
• Manage litigation matters.
• Evaluate the need for and periodically draft and revise company policies.
• Correspond with the Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Office, other MLB entities, and outside counsel to advance the company’s objectives.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and bar membership in good standing.
• Four or more years of experience with a major law firm and/or an in‑house legal department (in‑house experience preferred).
• Outstanding negotiating and writing skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills and ability to maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Astute, detail‑oriented self‑starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Must be able to independently identify and prioritize projects, manage workflow, and complete projects under time constraints.

This position requires the individual to be on‑site in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Equal Opportunity Consideration

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.