Counsel

COUNSEL

New York, NY

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is seeking a business and legal affairs lawyer to provide day-to-day legal and business services for Playfly and each of its divisions, including Playfly Sports Properties and Home Team Sports. This role reports directly to our General Counsel and will be located at our New York City office.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Draft, analyze, review, and negotiate representation agreements with professional sports teams, conferences and leagues, regional sports networks and other media outlets, university athletic programs, state high school athletic organizations, venues and events (e.g., bowl games); content development agreements as well as agreements with sponsors, on-air talent, and others
• Provide legal advice and support in connection with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments
• Anticipate legal and contract/deal issues, and design and execute strategies to remediate risk to Playfly and its clients
• Support human resources, finance and other groups within the Company
• Identify, research and analyze relevant federal, state and local requirements and translate into business solutions
• Assist with dispute resolution and litigation oversight
• Assist with oversight of risk management
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 3+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department
• Outstanding written and oral business communication skills
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
• Experience with consumer data privacy/security issues, technology transactions (including software as a service (SaaS) agreements), intellectual property and employment law a plus
• Familiar with a wide variety of general corporate and transactional work
• Creative problem-solving skills to assist in meeting business needs and seizing new opportunities, while mitigating risk and managing key relationships
• Strong commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, and cooperatively with senior and executive-level staff
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task multiple priorities
• JD degree, admitted to practice law in the state New York (must have evidence of good standing), or candidate must have the ability to waive in within 6 months of hire

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This role is based in an office setting and is a sedentary role
• Some travel may be required from time to time

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this role is $125,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.