Full-time · On-site

Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

This is a pivotal mid-level legal role at the intersection of professional sports and global broadcasting, offering the chance to manage high-profile content rights and commercial deals. The position is unique for its breadth, covering everything from IP strategy to talent releases in a fast-paced media environment. It is a perfect fit for a business-minded attorney looking to transition into a high-impact in-house career.

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Hiring company

Tennis Channel

Santa Monica, California, United States · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a pivotal mid-level legal role at the intersection of professional sports and global broadcasting, offering the chance to manage high-profile content rights and commercial deals. The position is unique for its breadth, covering everything from IP strategy to talent releases in a fast-paced media environment. It is a perfect fit for a business-minded attorney looking to transition into a high-impact in-house career.

The hiring side

About Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel is a mid-sized employer working in media & sports, based in Santa Monica, California, United States.

Industry

Media & Sports

Size

Medium

Location

Santa Monica, California, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate and draft content rights renewals and new opportunities with major sports leagues and tournaments
  • Review production and marketing materials for media clearance and compliance
  • Manage the company's trademark, copyright, and domain name portfolios
  • Advise internal departments on talent agreements, technology contracts, and sponsorship deals
  • Develop and implement internal corporate policies and legal templates

Essential

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with a US State Bar
  • 3 to 5 years of post-law school legal experience
  • Strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation
  • Ability to provide practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders

Preferred

  • Previous experience in a media or sports-related legal environment
  • Experience working in-house within a corporate legal department
  • Familiarity with intellectual property management and brand protection

Key Skills

Contract DraftingCommercial NegotiationMedia Rights LicensingIntellectual Property LawLegal Risk MitigationCross-functional CollaborationPolicy DevelopmentClear CommunicationStrategic Advisory

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work in the sports and media industry
  • Broad exposure to diverse legal issues
  • Mentorship from senior legal leadership
  • Onsite work environment in Santa Monica

Next step

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