Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs

About OneTeam PartnersOneTeam Partners (OneTeam) is a global leader in sports licensing, marketing, sponsorship, and media, specializing in commercializing group licensing rights for college and professional athletes. Established in 2019, OneTeam is a joint venture between the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA) Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), MLS Players Association (MLSPA), and U. S. Women’s National Soccer Team Players Association (USWNTPA), with backing from HPS General Atlantic, and Morgan Stanley Tactical. OneTeam represents the exclusive group name, image, and likeness rights for the playing members of these associations, as well as those from the NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA), U. S. Rugby Players Association (USRPA), League Championship Series Players Association (LCSPA), and thousands of college athletes. By leveraging the group IP and influence of these athletes, OneTeam creates value in games and interactive, consumer products, sponsorship, athlete and partner marketing, and content and media. LocationWe prefer candidates based in Los Angeles, CA. However, we are open to U. S. ResponsibilitiesDraft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts across the OneTeam business such as:retail, consumer product, and promotional licensessponsorship, brand partnership, player activation, and athlete relationscontent production, broadcast and distribution, digital media, television and online programminginvestments, mergers, and acquisitionsevent-related (e. QualificationsJuris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentialsBackground at a large law firm preferred, or otherwise at a recognized sports and entertainment boutique and/or in-house legal department with relevant experienceAdmitted to at least one U. S. qualifications. benefits, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Working Conditions This position primarily involves computer-based work, including extensive use of email, document management systems, legal research platforms, and video conferencing tools. The role requires frequent written and verbal communication with internal teams and external partners. Extended periods of sitting and screen time are expected. The Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs must be able to work a full-time schedule (approximately 40 hours per week), with specific hours to be agreed upon regardless of physical location, and may be required to work overtime from time to time in accordance with applicable laws. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, exercise judgment, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position may be performed remotely or in an office setting (Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA), depending on organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Equal Opportunity EmployerOneTeam Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran/military status, race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.