Marketing & Media Attorney

Marketing & Media Attorney at Athletes First %HEADER_COMPANY_WEBSITE% %HEADER_EMPLOYEES% Marketing & Media Attorney Laguna Hills, CA %LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_FULL_TIME% $130,000 – $150,000 / year %BREADCRUMB_JOB_OPENINGS% Marketing & Media Attorney %BUTTON_APPLY_TO_POSITION% %BUTTON_APPLY_USING_INDEED% %BUTTON_APPLY_USING_LINKED_IN% Reports To: Chief Legal Officer Location: A1 Office – Orange County Office Direct Reports: N/A Salary: $130,000-150,000/year, Exempt About Athletes First Athletes First is the premier sports representation and marketing agency, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters. Since 2001, Athletes First has built a reputation for integrity, innovation, and impact across contract negotiations, marketing strategy, endorsement sales, and brand partnerships. The agency also produces world-class live experiences through its events and properties teams and creates dynamic multiplatform content through its in-house media and production capabilities. Role Overview We are seeking a Marketing & Media Attorney to join our legal team at our Laguna Hills, CA headquarters. The specific title for this role will be determined at the offer stage. In this role, you'll work closely with our Talent Marketing, Properties, Media Sales, and Broadcasting divisions to draft and negotiate the agreements that power our athletes' and clients' business off the field or court, from endorsements and sponsorships to broadcasting, media and licensing deals. Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of sports and entertainment contracts while contributing to the broader legal function of one of the industry's premier agencies. Key

Responsibilities & Duties Contracts & Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate endorsement, appearance, licensing, memorabilia, trading card, and other agreements for athletes, coaches, and broadcasters Structure and negotiate event operation, sponsorship, talent, and other agreements tied to Athletes First's owned and operated events Negotiate media sales, broadcasting, and other related contracts on behalf of talent and company-run podcasts and other properties Partner directly with the Talent Marketing, Properties, Media Sales, and Broadcasting teams to align contract terms with business goals Legal Support Assist Chief Legal Officer on internal legal matters, including policy questions, risk assessments, and other legal matters within and outside of marketing and media as they arise Support external legal matters, such as sourcing recommendations for, and coordinating with, outside counsel as needed Assist with dispute resolution on behalf of Athletes First or its clients Research legal and regulatory issues relevant to sports, media, and marketing agreements Contract Operations Maintain and manage the contract submission and intake database Keep the contract tracking system current, ensuring statuses, deadlines, and renewals are accurately logged