Counsel, Corporate & Finance
Counsel, Corporate & Finance at Major League Baseball (MLB) — New York, US
- Company: Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Location: New York, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 180000–200000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking an experienced Counsel with a focus in corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, investment funds and corporate finance.
Responsibilities
Provides contract negotiation and drafting functions and general corporate legal advice
Reviews, processes, and evaluates agreements and other documentation pertaining to Major League Club and Minor League Club sales, leases, loans, sports betting agreements, and concession arrangements to ensure compliance with Baseball policies and rules
Assists with general corporate governance matters with respect to Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball
Counsels MLB personnel and Clubs regarding the interpretation and applicability of baseball rules and policies and applicable law
Performs related duties as required
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors and J.D. degrees
Excellent academic record
Member of the Bar of the State of New York
2-4 years of experience in corporate law with strong preference for the following disciplines: investment funds, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance
Strong drafting, negotiation, creative thinking, leadership, and judgment skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
Baseball industry experience is not required but baseball knowledge is a plus
Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Perks & Benefits
Competitive Benefits Package
Company 401K Contribution
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Pet Insurance
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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