Counsel, Corporate & Finance

Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking an experienced Counsel with a focus in corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, investment funds and corporate finance.ResponsibilitiesProvides contract negotiation and drafting functions and general corporate legal adviceReviews, 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 rulesAssists with general corporate governance matters with respect to Major League Baseball and Minor League BaseballCounsels MLB personnel and Clubs regarding the interpretation and applicability of baseball rules and policies and applicable lawPerforms related duties as requiredQualifications & SkillsBachelors and J.D. degreesExcellent academic recordMember of the Bar of the State of New York2-4 years of experience in corporate law with strong preference for the following disciplines: investment funds, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governanceStrong drafting, negotiation, creative thinking, leadership, and judgment skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environmentBaseball industry experience is not required but baseball knowledge is a plusSalary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 (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 competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.Top MLB Perks & Benefits:Competitive 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!