Sr. Counsel

Full Time Job
Position Summary:
As Senior Counsel for the Oakland Athletics, the successful candidate will be part of a small in-house legal team that is tackling some of the most exciting issues in baseball. We work on large and small matters that require impeccable judgement, smarts, a can-do attitude, and the ability and desire to collaborate cross-functionally. As a core part of the team, they will proactively counsel internal clients, negotiate agreements, support innovative organizational initiatives, and help identify and manage legal risks.

The Senior Counsel position is a full-time role. Candidates must be comfortable both working independently and collaboratively with other members of the legal team.

Duties/Expectations: Responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Advising the Company on various legal matters and acting as the Company's legal representative with its employees, players, ownership, vendors, contractors, insurance companies, and agents
• Drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties
• Applying established legal principles and sound judgment to assess and manage risk
• Independently identifying and prioritizing work and projects based on content, urgency, and organizational sensitivity
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of all Company legal and compliance matters, including those relating to real estate acquisition, management, and financing; sales and marketing; broadcasting; finance; information technology; international operations; special projects; stadium operations; baseball operations; public relations; litigation; workers' compensation; intellectual property; and general employment law
• Evaluating the need for and periodically drafting and revising Company policies
• Corresponding with Major League Baseball Commissioner's Office, other MLB entities, including other MLB Clubs, and outside counsel in furtherance of Company's overall objectives and legal responsibilities
• Performing all duties outlined above also on behalf of the San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer Club

Qualifications
/Requirements:
• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and bar membership in good standing (CA preferable but not required)
• Five to eight years of experience with a major law firm and/or in-house legal department (in house experience preferred)
• Outstanding negotiating and writing skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and ability to maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Astute, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Must be able to independently identify and prioritize projects, manage work flow, and complete projects under time pressure