Junior Marketing Attorney Position

We are seeking a Junior Marketing Attorney to join the Athletes First Family. This is a full-time position located at either our New York, New York office or our Laguna Hills, California headquarters, reporting to our Associate General Counsel. Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience.

Job responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Marketing, Sponsorship, Media, and Broadcasting Contracts – Draft, review, and negotiate sponsorship, media sales, marketing, and broadcasting contracts, including endorsement, appearance, trading card, memorabilia, licensing, event sponsorship and other similar agreements for athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and other celebrities, and on behalf of our owned and operated events, working directly with our Talent Marketing, Properties, Media Sales, and Broadcasting division staff under the supervision of our Associate General Counsel.
• Other Legal Matters – Assist the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel with various other internal and external legal matters as needed.
• Administrative – Manage and maintain contract submission, tracking and filing system.

Basic Requirements / Qualifications :

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school required.
• Member of New York or California State Bar (or other major state bar association) preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in an in-house legal department.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm preferred.
• Experience in sports or entertainment law preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, internal business partners, and counterparties.
• Demonstrated dedication with the ability to independently lead projects from origin through execution.
• Ability to work full-time hours, which includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

About Athletes First :

Athletes First is a national leader in athlete and talent representation for marketing, dedicated to maximizing opportunities and value for our clients. Our Talent Marketing division is at the forefront of the marketplace, providing best-in-class service and innovative solutions for a diverse roster of professional and collegiate athletes, front office executives, broadcasters, and other talent. We are committed to integrity, creativity, and driving measurable results for our clients and partners.

Hiring Practices :

Athletes First strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for employment must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references