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Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

MLB NetworkSecaucus, NJ
On-site Full-time $155K/yr - $190K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate diverse technology and commercial agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, software development, licensing agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, technology integration, data processing, and information security agreements. Negotiate business operation and content production agreements, including services agreements for business functions, studio and remote production operations, transmission and event-related agreements, content acquisition, licensing, distribution, and talent/service agreements. Provide guidance on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI tools, IP ownership, open-source usage, and risk allocation in technology transactions. Collaborate with production technology, engineering, IT, product, procurement, and finance teams to enhance production operations. Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks to optimize contracting processes. Manage contract-related processes, including tracking, summarizing, and compliance monitoring. Support standards for technology, operations, distribution, and marketing. Advise on regulatory, intellectual property, data privacy, and media law developments. Assist in incident reporting, risk mitigation strategies, and internal investigations as necessary. Deliver daily legal counsel across various departments, including engineering, operations, IT, finance, and executive leadership. Support corporate governance, dispute resolution, and broader organizational legal initiatives.

About the job

MLB Network is looking for a Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs to support its media production and technology transactions. This position is based in Secaucus, NJ and focuses on legal matters tied to media, production, and digital infrastructure.

Role overview

This role centers on providing legal guidance for media production, technology, SaaS, and digital infrastructure agreements. The Counsel will handle negotiation and drafting of contracts, manage risk, and help ensure smooth deal execution across the organization. Collaboration with multiple departments is a key part of the job, translating business needs into actionable legal strategies.

What you will do

  • Advise on media and production law matters
  • Negotiate and draft agreements related to SaaS, cloud services, software development, and technology licensing
  • Support technology and digital infrastructure transactions
  • Work closely with business teams to align legal solutions with operational goals
  • Identify and manage legal risks in a changing media environment

Requirements

  • Licensed attorney with significant experience in media and production law
  • Strong background in negotiation and contract drafting
  • Extensive knowledge of SaaS, cloud services, software development, and technology licensing agreements
  • Business-oriented and comfortable working with technology teams
  • Experience collaborating across departments in media or production settings

About MLB Network

MLB Network is the premier destination for baseball fans, offering unparalleled coverage and in-depth analysis of Major League Baseball. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our innovative approach to sports broadcasting, ensuring that our audience receives the best in media and production services. Join us to be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality content and engaging experiences.

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