39 law jobs found in New York, NY

Overview Reports To Senior Director, Player Engagement   This role provides overall support to the Player Engagement team, focusing on player trainings and educational programs and initiatives. Individual will respond to inquiries accordingly and will draft documentation as necessary.  This individual will work across the team to ensure overall operating efficiency.  The Senior Coordinator will report to the Senior Director, Player Engagement and assist others as directed. Responsibilities Provide overall support to the Player Engagement department. Create applicable resources and support documents to facilitate delivery of player trainings. Communicate with IT and vendors on system integration and onboarding requirements of technological platforms to fulfill player training obligations. Perform audits of mandatory player trainings for clubs. Draft and create communications...

Overview Major League Soccer is the top-flight men’s professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. We aspire to be one of the top leagues in the world, as defined by our quality of play, the passion of our fans, the relevance of our clubs and the value of our enterprise.  In 2023, the league will be comprised of 29 clubs, with ongoing plans to expand to 30 clubs, will play the new and annual Leagues Cup tournament, and launched its worldwide streaming and marketing partnership with Apple.   Major League Soccer’s historic Apple partnership will allow fans to stream every MLS match through the Apple TV app worldwide. The new streaming service will also feature MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Pro and Leagues Cup matches, alongside a rich offering of League, Tournament and Club content.   As part of this new partnership, MLS will be responsible for producing all live match and studio content for MLS Season Pass.  As a Senior...

Overview The Sr Manager, FPA is a key member of the team managing financial planning and analysis for the Leagues Cup Property. The individual should act as the Finance Dept liaison for Leagues Cup and various departments within SUM for projection, planning, budgeting and other purposes. The role should balance being a good business partner for the property and departments ensuring sound fiscal process and discipline throughout the organization.    Leagues Cup Overview   In September 2021, LIGA MX and Major Leagues Soccer announced the expansion of Leagues Cup in 2023 to an annual 4-week tournament featuring all LIGA MX and MLS clubs. Leagues Cup is an official Concacaf competition, and the top three finishers receive spots in the Concacaf Champions League, with the winner advancing directly to the round of 16. Leagues Cup is the first and only officially sanctioned multi-country club competition in the world, which represents an...

Overview This position will primarily support Major League Soccer’s business ventures initiative and corporate departments. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Provide strategic legal advice to business ventures team on emerging categories, including on opportunities related to on-field player performance, digital fan engagement, stadium technology enhancements and media production technology. Advise on commercial transaction structures and equity investment opportunities, including coordinating review with internal stakeholders across departments. Draft and negotiate transaction documents from term sheet stage to execution of definitive agreements. Manage league policies in emerging categories, including developing and integrating policy updates and supporting clubs and internal business units with policy interpretation and compliance. Support all MLS equity investment activity, including negotiation of...

Overview This position will primarily support Major League Soccer’s properties, events and match business teams and will be responsible for coordinating and managing Soccer United Marketing’s Leagues Cup initiative. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Manage all Leagues Cup matters for Soccer United Marketing, MLS and its clubs, including coordinating with all internal stakeholders across departments. Draft and negotiate match business agreements, including agreements related to team participation, stadiums/venues, training facilities and travel/accommodation. Support MLS on all MLS and MLS NEXT events, including MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. Draft and negotiate vendor and services agreements related to match and ancillary event operations. Provide strategic legal advice to business teams regarding commercial transactions and deal structuring. Work cross-functionally to identify risks and provide...

Overview This position will primarily support the League’s data privacy compliance and business ventures initiatives, and work closely with the brand alliances, partnership marketing, data strategy and IT departments within Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and their related properties. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of IT-related agreements, including professional services agreements, SaaS agreements, and cloud agreements, as well as data, content, and software license agreements Provide strategic legal advice to business teams regarding data collection and processing and privacy compliance Providing strategic and practical advice on business initiatives that have data privacy and data protection implications Conduct privacy impact assessments (as needed) and compliance monitoring of current data processes, procedures and frameworks; assess and implement...

Overview Reports To Vice President, Content Operations   Major League Soccer is the top-flight men’s professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. We aspire to be one of the top leagues in the world, as defined by our quality of play, the passion of our fans, the relevance of our clubs and the value of our enterprise.  In 2023, the league will be comprised of 29 clubs, with ongoing plans to expand to 30 clubs, will play the new and annual Leagues Cup tournament, and launched its worldwide streaming and marketing partnership with Apple.   Major League Soccer’s historic Apple partnership will allow fans to stream every MLS match through the Apple TV app worldwide. The new streaming service will also feature MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Pro and Leagues Cup matches, alongside a rich offering of League, Tournament and Club content.   As part of this new partnership, MLS will be responsible for producing all live...

Overview Reports To Sr. Counsel, Legal, Business Affairs   This position will primarily support Major League Soccer’s media, productions and content distribution teams, including supporting MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Responsibilities Manage and maintain legal contract templates, including for production agreements, content licensing agreements. talent agreements and local/radio broadcast agreements. Assist (under supervision of MLS attorneys) with preparation, distribution and execution of high volume of legal documents based on contract templates. Review MLS produced content to evaluate compliance with content guidelines established by the League and its partners. Prepare contract redlines, analysis, summaries and charts. Track status of pending and completed agreements and maintain contracts database. Create training materials and PowerPoint training decks for MLS and Club attorneys. Perform...

JOB TITLE:   Head of Partnership Sales for Americas -City Football Group DEPARTMENT:   Partnership Sales REPORT TO:  VP of Partnership Sales                                                         LOCATION:   New York, NY POSITION OVERVIEW: This role is responsible for leading on and driving partnership sales revenue for CFM across the Americas region through the management of a team of Partnership Sales executives whilst maintaining managing their own accounts and revenue pipeline. Maintaining full oversight and control of activities in the region, the focus of this position is to lead on and deliver defined sales revenue targets against agreed plans.  The role will also play a critical part in supporting future development of the commercial sales objectives and plans for the...

Overview Reports To Director, Finance   Position Summary The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for managing and supporting MLS & SUM budget and projections. Responsibilities Prepare budgets and forecasts, variance analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, long-term planning, and various periodic and ad hoc reporting Partner with accounting team during close process which includes reviewing departmental general ledgers, recording transactional activity, preparing revenue and expense accruals, and providing P&L and Cash variance explanations to budget and forecasts. Responsible for preparing support for any large vendors or initiatives. Identify areas for revenue opportunities and cost improvements. Serve as Finance liaison to departments by working closely with them in understanding their business, supporting their initiatives, and general financial inquiries. Assist in automating the...

Overview Major League Soccer is the top-flight men’s professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. We aspire to be one of the top leagues in the world, as defined by our quality of play, the passion of our fans, the relevance of our clubs and the value of our enterprise.  In 2023, the league will be comprised of 29 clubs, with ongoing plans to expand to 30 clubs, will play the new and annual Leagues Cup tournament, and launched its worldwide streaming and marketing partnership with Apple.   Major League Soccer’s historic Apple partnership will allow fans to stream every MLS match through the Apple TV app worldwide. The new streaming service will also feature MLS NEXT, MLS NEXT Pro and Leagues Cup matches, alongside a rich offering of League, Tournament and Club content.   As part of this new partnership, MLS will be responsible for producing all live match and studio content for MLS Season Pass.  The Director,...

Overview In an effort to support the distribution deal with Apple TV, we have opened new studio temporarily on the upper east side to support this partnership.   The Senior Coordinator will be onsite at this studio and will serve as the facilities lead coordinating the day-to-day operations.   They also serve as the point of contact, building management, League office, and vendors.   Responsibilities Manage all staff requests through the facilities ticketing system for the studio Manage various administrative/facilities projects on ad hoc and continuous basis from studio team including 3 rd  party partners with NEP, IMG, Apple Coordinate department moves in collaboration with IT service tech on site Coordinate repairs of simple office installs (framed picture, white board, and cork board installations, as well as basic hardware repairs) with NEP Conduct daily walkthroughs of studio to ensure the...

Overview Vice President, Partnership Marketing - Media will lead the strategy and management of various partner relationships across the MLS enterprise, marshalling necessary resources to address obligations, customer satisfaction, activation, upsell/cross-sell, and renewals for partners who are in the media and emerging technology space. The VP will also oversee the Partner Media Management team, a group responsible for the commercialization strategy and execution of media sponsorship and advertising efforts against MLS & SUM properties. Candidate must have experience flourishing in rapidly evolving industries and environments and possess outstanding problem solving, analytical, and relationship building skills. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Build and maintain positive relationships with key clients and be responsible for ensuring the satisfaction and success of the MLS/SUM partnership Be the PM Business lead on all...

Overview As a freelance Social Media Editor at Major League Soccer/ MLS NEXT Pro, you’ll work alongside the content team to help position the league as the most innovative sports brand in social media. Your role will focus on crafting and distributing social content (video, images, GIFs, text, and more) on @MLSNEXTPro on matchdays. This position is remote, with the opportunity to potentially work out of MLS offices (contingent on return-to-office plan) if local to NYC. Position will work up to 15 hours per week during the MLS NEXT Pro season. Responsibilities Create and distribute content for MLS NEXT Pro social media, including but not limited to: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms Social media coverage and support during game days/evenings/weekends Write engaging social copy for MLS NEXT Pro social media channels Build graphics (working from templates), animated GIFs, videos, and other visual content that...

Overview Major League Soccer’s Business Insights & Analytics is a centralized analytics function, supporting the league by aligning long and short-term strategy with data and providing impactful data-driven insights, analysis, and recommendations.    In this role, the Analyst will be a subject matter expert in Fan Engagement, building regular and  ad hoc  reporting and analytics across all aspects of Fan Engagement, including Ticketing, Social, Brand Marketing, and Consumer Products.  This hire will report into the Director of Strategy & BI and is highly analytical, able to distill clarity from complexity, and naturally curious with a constant desire to learn.   Responsibilities Act as the organizational analytics SME for all aspects of Fan Engagement. Partner with team and cross-functional collaborators to support Enterprise and Department goals driving data and metrics.  ...

Overview The Senior Staff Accountant maintains financial reports and general ledgers. This position is responsible for preparing accounting activities related to the Soccer United Marketing financials, specifically focusing on the international match settlements, which includes the Mexican National Team matches held in the US as well as the Leagues new inter-league World Cup style tournament with LIGAMX. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing the accounting for the Leagues new broadcast initiative with Apple. This person will also assist with reporting and additional accounting support to the finance department.   Responsibilities Manage all internal and external international match settlement accounting Review game-day trial balances monthly to verify proper coding of expenses Manage all internal and external broadcast production expenses Work closely with various departments and FP&A Team Assist in...

Overview The Director of Digital Lifecycle & Email is someone who understands the art of digital outreach, conversion and lifecycle marketing. This role will lead multi-channel tactics to promote digital engagement, audience retention and loyalty across email, mobile app and digital platforms. Collaborating with marketing and data/technology teams to connect outbound messaging and campaigns with digital executions that service loyalty, lifecycle marketing, data collection and reengagement, this role is a leader, curious, thoughtful and understands the importance of process, collaboration and accountability.   Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Oversee the strategy, flow and flight control of the League’s email marketing program, driving brand and business results through the channel while connecting with MLS’ long-term vision of audience acquisition, engagement and retention. Serve as the last touch point...

Overview The Sr. Coordinator will work closely with the Consumer Products team across licensing, retail development, on-field, and retail and League events. The candidate will manage the day-to-day Adobe system product submissions and approvals, build and maintain seasonal product decks, photoshoot sample integration, merchandise closet, and League event support. Sr. Coordinator will work closely with the On-Field team on weekly match compliance operations. The Sr. Coordinator will support Consumer Products best practices, onboard licensees, and serve as a support for Clubs and Licensees to ensure MLS is set for growth heading to the 2026 World Cup. Responsibilities Review all product submissions to ensure licensees comply with club brand guidelines and branding protocols Support the Licensing Manager to on-board new licensees and assist with annual Summit coordination Assist clubs in ensuring their products are being reviewed and...

Overview The candidate will work closely with the Sr. Director of Licensing, Consumer Products helping to lead strategic planning, business development and execution of the League’s licensees of consumer products strategy. Candidate will be responsible for the Day-2-Day management of the Fanatics licensees, Fanatics Brands, product approval and execution, and managing license deals that meet the strategic, commercial and fan engagement objectives specifically in the youth segment. The Youth Manager will be responsible for establishing best practices, onboarding licensees, supporting Clubs and Licensees developing product lines that increase sales, and building new partnerships to ensure MLS is set for growth as we evolve heading to the 2026 World Cup. Responsibilities Support development of consumer products aligned with league strategy. Focused deliverables on soft and hard goods across multiple product categories in the youth space....

Overview The Manager will serve as a League Medical Representative assisting in supporting all medical functions between the League Office and the Club medical staff.    Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Serve as the primary medical administrative and operational point of contact for assigned Clubs Communicate league policies and procedures with Club medical staff members including Athletic Trainers/Therapists, Club physicians, and other League Mandated Club positions as necessary Employ the League’s credentialing service to review licensing, certification, and experience of League Mandated Club medical staff Monitor and communicate compliance to MLS Policies and Procedures Manual, In-Market Manuals, and Health & Safety Alerts, department memos and other League policies Assist in supporting the electronic medical record platforms, including reporting and content projects Collaborate in the...