About the position
THE CHALLENGE: Partner with our commercial and advertising teams to understand their priorities and help them to achieve their objectives. Manage contract drafting, review and negotiation across a range of commercial agreements with external partners and collaborate with key internal partners to bring those agreements to execution. Synthesize regulatory issues and legal implications that may impact our digital advertising business and provide compliance guidance to business partners and those within the team. Identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in sales proposals and other commercial opportunities related to the Sportradar business. Work in connection with Sports Partnerships teams to interpret complex rights agreements to ensure compliance therewith in connection with monetization activities; manage day-to-day rights analysis and application to various business initiatives; provide legal representation on partnership activation and rights management efforts for Sports Partnerships and Sales. Develop a deep understanding of Sportradar’s products and services and advise on (i) commercial contracts for the same, (ii) adjustments thereof and subsequent iterations thereof, (iii) and go-to-market strategies surrounding the same. Collaborate with members of the global legal team on non-US transactional matters and support where needed; advise global sales teams on matters arising from key global accounts with US implications. Support members of the North American Legal and business teams with licensing, compliance, government affairs, contracting process and corporate governance tasks as needed. Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters on an as needed basis and in connection with the rest of the North American Legal team. Willingness and ability to manage numerous deals, meet tight deadlines, and work extended hours when necessary to complete Ad hoc projects, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Partner with commercial and advertising teams to understand priorities and achieve objectives.
- Manage contract drafting, review, and negotiation across a range of commercial agreements.
- Synthesize regulatory issues and provide compliance guidance.
- Identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks.
- Work with Sports Partnerships teams to interpret complex rights agreements.
- Develop a deep understanding of Sportradar’s products and services.
- Collaborate with global legal team on non-US transactional matters.
- Support North American Legal and business teams with various tasks.
- Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies.
Requirements
- 3+ years of commercial/contracting and advertising law experience.
- Member of a US or equivalent European licensed bar in good standing.
- Business experience in drafting and negotiating long-term contracts.
- Knowledge of gaming law, contract law, intellectual property law, and corporate law preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with business professionals and in-house attorneys.
- Willingness to work autonomously and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise influence in a fast-paced organization.
- High degree of business acumen and product/technology understanding.
Benefits
- Collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
- Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme.
- Calm and Reulay app for well-being support.
- Online training videos.
- Flexible working hours.
- Comprehensive benefits package, performance bonus program, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution.
