General Counsel

About Us:

We are a fast-growing, dynamic sports tech startup that is revolutionizing the sports industry through innovative technology and data-driven solutions. We work with athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations to optimize performance, enhance fan engagement, and create cutting-edge products that push the boundaries of sports tech. Our mission is to change the game, and we need a talented in-house legal counsel to help us navigate the legal landscape as we continue to scale.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated in-house Legal Counsel to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the company’s day-to-day legal needs, advising leadership on business and legal risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and technology and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment where flexibility and innovation are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Advisory: Provide legal counsel to the executive team and business units on a variety of legal matters, including contract negotiations, intellectual property, corporate governance, employment law, data privacy, and compliance.
• Contract Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and sponsorship deals.
• Intellectual Property: Manage the company’s IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and advise on protecting new innovations.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, including data protection and privacy laws, and manage risk by proactively identifying legal issues and recommending solutions.
• Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Dispute Resolution: Handle or assist in resolving legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and other conflict resolution processes.
• General Counsel Support: Act as a key member of the legal team, collaborating with other departments such as finance, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on business goals and legal strategy.
• Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with developments in sports technology, intellectual property law, and regulatory changes affecting the industry.

Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of in-house and law firm experience, in areas such as commercial contracts, intellectual property, privacy law, and corporate governance.
• Expertise in Sports Tech: A genuine interest in sports and technology, with an understanding of the unique legal issues facing sports tech companies.
• Skills: Strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively and offer practical solutions to complex legal issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Team Player: A collaborative approach with an ability to work across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ethics & Integrity: High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion, with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the sports industry, NIL (name/image/likeness) law, or sports technology.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and legal issues in the sports tech sector.
• Experience working with international contracts and cross-border legal issues.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and cybersecurity laws.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative company at the intersection of sports and technology.
• Shape the legal strategy and play a key role in our success.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.