Reports To: Chief Legal Officer
Location: A1 Office - Orange County Office
Direct Reports: N/A
Salary: $130,000-150,000/year, Exempt

Role Overview
We are seeking a Marketing & Media Attorney to join our legal team at our Laguna Hills, CA headquarters. The specific title for this role will be determined at the offer stage. In this role, you'll work closely with our Talent Marketing, Properties, Media Sales, and Broadcasting divisions to draft and negotiate the agreements that power our athletes' and clients' business off the field or court, from endorsements and sponsorships to broadcasting, media and licensing deals. Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of sports and entertainment contracts while contributing to the broader legal function of one of the industry's premier agencies.

Key Responsibilities & Duties
Contracts & Negotiation

Draft, review, and negotiate endorsement, appearance, licensing, memorabilia, trading card, and other agreements for athletes, coaches, and broadcasters
Structure and negotiate event operation, sponsorship, talent, and other agreements tied to Athletes First's owned and operated events
Negotiate media sales, broadcasting, and other related contracts on behalf of talent and company-run podcasts and other properties
Partner directly with the Talent Marketing, Properties, Media Sales, and Broadcasting teams to align contract terms with business goals

Legal Support

Assist Chief Legal Officer on internal legal matters, including policy questions, risk assessments, and other legal matters within and outside of marketing and media as they arise
Support external legal matters, such as sourcing recommendations for, and coordinating with, outside counsel as needed
Assist with dispute resolution on behalf of Athletes First or its clients
Research legal and regulatory issues relevant to sports, media, and marketing agreements

Contract Operations

Maintain and manage the contract submission and intake database
Keep the contract tracking system current, ensuring statuses, deadlines, and renewals are accurately logged

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school required
Member of the California State Bar, or another major state bar preferred
3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house legal dept
Experience at a top-tier law firm a plus
Some experience in IP, licensing, sports or entertainment law a plus
Strong communicator both verbally and in writing, equally comfortable with outside counsel, internal stakeholders, and counterparties
A hard-working self-starter who can take a project from kickoff to close with minimal oversight
Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills, to manage a large number of concurrently-open negotiations and projects
Comfortable working some evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Flexible PTO
Exposure to the highest levels of professional sports and a front-row seat working alongside elite athletes, coaches, front office executives, broadcasters and other talent

Athletes First

New Jobs

Marketing & Media Attorney