Associate Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs

Tennis Channel is seeking a driven and business-oriented Associate Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs with 1–3 years of post‑law school experience to join our in‑house Legal Department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives where media, sports, creativity, and business intersect, and who is excited to grow their in‑house career while supporting Tennis Channel’s continued expansion. The attorney in this role will support a wide range of legal matters, including content rights and licensing, commercial contracting, intellectual property, and cross‑functional advisory work.

This role reports to the General Counsel, SVP of Business Affairs.

This is a unique opportunity for a junior attorney to gain broad exposure in a fast‑paced sports media environment, with the chance to tackle diverse legal issues while learning new domains. You’ll work closely with production, digital, marketing, operations, technology, and corporate teams, translating legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non‑legal partners to help enable the business while managing legal risk.

This role is onsite and based in Santa Monica, CA office.

In this role, you will:

Support Content Rights, Licensing & Media Clearance

• Advise internal stakeholders on the acquisition and use of music, footage, images, player likeness, graphics, and other media assets across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

• Draft and negotiate content licenses, appearance releases, location releases, clip licenses, and image rights agreements.

• Evaluate rights restrictions tied to sports entities, leagues, tournaments, and talent.

• Review production materials and marketing assets for rights compliance and risk mitigation.

Draft, Review & Negotiate Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing deals, service agreements, technology contracts, sponsorship/marketing agreements, and NDAs.

Provide Corporate, Compliance & Governance Support

• Develop, refine, and implement internal policies, procedures, forms, and templates to support business operations.

Manage Intellectual Property Matters

• Support and manage trademark, copyright, and domain name portfolios.

• Advise internal teams on IP strategy, usage guidelines, and brand protection efforts.

Partner on Cross-Functional Advisory Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to departments, including operations, HR, marketing, production, digital, and finance.

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies for addressing legal issues and improving workflows.

• Provide training and practical legal insights to internal teams.

Provide General In-House Legal Support

• Assist senior attorneys with complex transactions, strategic initiatives, and special projects.

• Handle miscellaneous legal matters as they arise.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school; membership in good standing in a US State Bar

• At least 1–3 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in‑house

• Strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation

• Familiarity with intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and media law

• Business‑minded approach with strong risk‑balancing judgment

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a team‑first mindset

• Desire to contribute to broader company growth and operational improvements

• Hands‑on, pragmatic approach to problem‑solving and project management

• Experience in sports, media, entertainment, and live events is a plus

Tennis Channel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $105,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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