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Counsel Business & Legal Affairs

MLB Network · Secaucus, NJ

Remote May 5, 2026

Job Summary

Join MLB Network as a Business & Legal Affairs Counsel to provide legal support for media production operations. This role requires expertise in technology transactions, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate business objectives into legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate technology and commercial agreements.
  • Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk allocation in technology transactions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production operations.

Who This Role Suits

  • Candidates with strong experience in media/production environments.
  • Individuals with expertise in SaaS, cloud, software development, and technology licensing agreements.
  • Business-minded and technology-focused attorneys.

Tips to Apply

  • Highlight your experience in drafting and negotiating technology agreements.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
  • Showcase your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Full Job Description

MLB Network seeks a Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs with strong knowledge and understanding of legal and business issues related to media/production, strong negotiation and drafting skills and a solid understanding of business issues. The Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, should be a business-minded and technology-focused attorney supporting media production operations while handling technology, SaaS, and digital infrastructure transactions across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong experience in media/production environments and substantial expertise in SaaS, cloud, software development, and technology licensing agreements. This individual will partner cross-functionally to translate business objectives into practical legal solutions, manage risk, and ensure efficient deal execution in a fast-paced media production and technology environment. Responsibilities:
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of technology and commercial agreements, including: SaaS agreements, cloud services agreements, software development and licensing agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, technology integration, data processing and information security agreements
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of business operation and content production related agreements and other documents, including, services agreements in support of business operations, studio and remote production operations, transmission-related agreements, event-related agreements, content acquisition, licensing, distribution, certain talent/services agreements and work-for-hire/independent contractor agreements.
  • Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI/automation tools, IP ownership, open-source use and risk allocation in technology transactions.
  • Partner with production technology, engineering, IT, product, procurement and finance teams to support studio and remote production operations.
  • Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline technology and other contracting proc
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Frequently Asked Questions

This Counsel Business & Legal Affairs position is suitable for Mid-level professionals. MLB Network is looking for candidates with proven experience in the key skills mentioned, typically 2-5+ years depending on the specific requirements.
Yes, this is a fully remote Counsel Business & Legal Affairs position. You can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
Key skills for this Counsel Business & Legal Affairs position include: go, ui, ai. Having a strong foundation in these areas will make your application competitive. Experience with related tools and frameworks is also valuable.
To apply, click the 'Apply' button on this page, which will direct you to MLB Network's application portal. Have your resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a compelling cover letter ready.
Salary ranges vary based on experience and location. Check the job posting for specific compensation details, or research similar Counsel Business & Legal Affairs positions in your area.
Highlight relevant experience with go, ui, ai. Include specific projects, achievements, and measurable results. Tailor your resume to match the job description, focusing on how your background aligns with MLB Network's needs.
Most hiring processes take 2-4 weeks from application to offer. This may include initial screening, technical assessments, interviews, and background checks. MLB Network will keep you informed throughout each stage.

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