Staff Counsel - Sports

Job Summary

Roc Nation is seeking a Staff Counsel to join the Roc Nation Sports team, reporting directly to the COO. This role plays a critical role in providing hands-on legal support across athlete representation and sports related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, structure and negotiate a wide range of sports and player related agreements;
• Partner with internal legal teams across the organization on matters impacting the sports division;
• Coordinate with outside counsel when appropriate;
• Provide guidance on NIL related state statutes and regulations, with an emphasis on compliance;
• Advise on and maintain familiarity with NFL, NBA, and MLB agent rules and regulations;
• Develop and maintain a centralized library of legal resources to support business needs;
• Organize and manage legal and transactional records for the sports division;
• Support agents, executives, and stakeholders on legal matters tied to ongoing deals and initiatives;
• Handle additional legal projects and responsibilities as needed;

Requirements

• Juris Doctor required;
• Two years of practical work experience;
• Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar or another US bar, with eligibility to register as in house counsel in New York.

Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to manage multiple matters at once and move deals forward efficiently;
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience handling both simple and complex transactions;
• Sound understanding of the sports and entertainment industries and related legal trends;
• Proven experience working closely with sports agents;
• Familiarity with deals involving the NFL, NBA, MLB, and other domestic and international sports organizations;
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments;
• A proactive, action oriented mindset with a focus on speed, execution, and business growth.

Education

• Juris Doctor required;
• Two years of practical work experience;
• Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar or another US bar, with eligibility to register as in house counsel in New York.

Benefits & Perks

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA);
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days;
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live;
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Pay

The Expected Compensation For This Position Is $88,000.00 USD - $110,000.00 USD Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.