Senior Vice President, General Counsel

About the Role

The General Counsel oversees and directs legal support, advice, and counsel for the Minnesota Twins, LLC—a Major League Baseball organization—and its affiliated entities. This includes facility operations for both baseball and non-baseball events. As the chief legal officer, the General Counsel leads the in-house legal department, currently consisting of a Senior Counsel and an Associate Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all legal services for the Club and its affiliated entities.
• Provide legal support and advice to executive and leadership teams across governance, contract analysis, risk management, employment practices, compliance, strategic planning, and business initiatives.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate legal documents, including facilities operation agreements, sponsorship agreements, suite license agreements, technology/software agreements, vendor/service agreements, concert/major event agreements, and employment/consulting agreements.
• Lead process improvements in contract drafting, intake, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Review and advise on corporate documents, MLB documents, facilities operating agreements, and major partner agreements.
• Interpret and provide guidance on compliance with MLB-related rules, regulations, and policies.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including preparation for Advisory Board meetings.
• Collaborate with the technology department on enterprise-wide data privacy initiatives.
• Proactively identify and manage liability areas and legal exposures.
• Provide staff training on risk management (e.g., data privacy, intellectual property, MLB compliance).
• Manage pending litigation with outside counsel, including document production and discovery.
• Select and retain outside counsel for litigation, employment, immigration, and intellectual property matters.
• Assess and manage enterprise-wide risk and liability, including serving on the Club’s Risk Management Committee.
• Serve as the legal contact for the Club’s participation in MLB’s league-wide insurance program, including annual renewals and claim processing.
• Advise the Human Resources department on employment and personnel matters.
• Serve on the Club’s Code of Conduct Response Team and assist in drafting disciplinary actions.
• Advise on major business transactions and negotiate agreements, including concessionaire/merchandising agreements, ballpark lease amendments, media rights agreements, and related documentation.
• Conduct contract and policy compliance audits to ensure adherence to applicable laws and MLB policies.
• Develop relationships with MLB Central Office and club legal teams to establish consistent Club policies.
• Maintain cooperative inter/intra-departmental relationships, including with Minnesota Ballpark Authority legal counsel.
• Pursue professional development through seminars, continuing legal education, and industry affiliations.

Requirements

• JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association; ability to register with the Minnesota State Bar.
• Minimum of 10+ years of post-bar experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel (relevant pre-bar experience considered).
• Significant experience in contract drafting, negotiating, and corporate law.
• Experience in regulatory and/or league compliance.
• People management experience with demonstrated ability to build consensus among internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong understanding of transactional, corporate, M&A, litigation, real estate, and labor law as it relates to the Club’s interests.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies that protect and advance the Club’s business objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to interpret complex legal issues for diverse audiences, including executives and ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and prioritize staff workloads under tight deadlines.
• High degree of personal integrity, professional ethics, and self-motivation.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Growth mindset, adaptability, resilience, and a strong work ethic, including flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the entertainment or sports industry.
• Experience as in-house counsel in a corporate law department.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions and/or transactional real estate matters.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to navigate ballpark facilities.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $350,000 to $500,000 annually. The role is eligible for a performance-based bonus, with total cash compensation likely exceeding the base salary depending on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match up to 4% plus a 5% nonelective employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays (17 for 2026).
• Complimentary tickets.
• Variety of voluntary benefit plans available.