Counsel Legal & Business Affairs

Overview

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

Role Summary

Primary responsibility of this position is to (i) provide legal representation for MSG Sports in connection with all aspects of business focusing primarily on the Teams (Knicks, Rangers, Counter Logic Gaming), Marketing, Ticketing, Event Presentation, Public Relations, Special Events and Creative Services as directed by the [SVP, Legal and Business Affairs] and (ii) provide support to other areas of MSG Sports Legal Department as needed.

Specific Functions/Activities Summary

• Negotiate and draft various player and staff agreements, marketing, public relations and promotions-related agreements, including advertising, marketing and production agency engagements, cross-promotions, ticket agency agreements, merchandise manufacturing/distribution, photographer/videographer engagements and photo shoot/video productions, talent agreements, including Knicks/Rangers-related appearances/performances, software licenses, content and intellectual property licenses, real estate property leases, equipment agreements and other commercial contracts.

• Provide advice with respect to NBA, NHL, and eSports league rules, collective bargaining agreements and strategic analysis and on all league business rules and initiatives.

• Coordinate with various personnel throughout MSG Sports to help facilitate business initiatives, as well as liaising with other Departments (e.g., Risk Management regarding insurance/COI requirements, Finance, Facilities regarding union issues) to ensure compliance with company policies.

• Work on sweepstakes, contests and giveaways, including rules and registrations.

• Provide legal advice on a variety of matters, including contracts, strategy, advertising, entertainment, consumer and privacy related matters.

• Supervise outside counsel and review and revise work product.

• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

• Advise about rights and obligations under existing agreements, including analyzing legal options researching issues of law in order to identify the best strategic option for the business unit.

Qualifications

• Legal education and JD required; minimum of 3 years of experience as corporate lawyer
• Licensed to practice law in New York
• Advanced negotiating skills
• Flexible and creative thinker
• Expertise in contract drafting, interpretation and analysis
• Knowledge of contract law, business law and related areas
• Experience in sports, live entertainment or closely-related field preferred
• Experience in digital media preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in independently handling complex contractual and legal matters
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Organizational and project management skills
• Self-starter
• Team player

The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.

Education

Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred.

Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.

EEO Statement

At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.