Sinclair Inc. · 4 days ago
Associate Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs
3003 Exposition Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expSinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. They are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs to join their in-house Legal Department, where the attorney will support a wide range of legal matters including content rights, commercial contracts, and intellectual property.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
Advise internal stakeholders on the acquisition and use of music, footage, images, player likeness, graphics, and other media assets across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
Draft and negotiate content licenses, appearance releases, location releases, clip licenses, and image rights agreements
Evaluate rights restrictions tied to sports entities, leagues, tournaments, and talent
Review production materials and marketing assets for rights compliance and risk mitigation
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, licensing deals, service agreements, technology contracts, sponsorship/marketing agreements, and NDAs
Develop, refine, and implement internal policies, procedures, forms, and templates to support business operations
Support and manage trademark, copyright, and domain name portfolios
Advise internal teams on IP strategy, usage guidelines, and brand protection efforts
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to departments, including operations, HR, marketing, production, digital, and finance
Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies for addressing legal issues and improving workflows
Provide training and practical legal insights to internal teams
Assist senior attorneys with complex transactions, strategic initiatives, and special projects
Handle miscellaneous legal matters as they arise
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school; membership in good standing in a US State Bar
At least 1–3 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Strong foundation in contract drafting and negotiation
Familiarity with intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and media law
Business-minded approach with strong risk-balancing judgment
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a team-first mindset
Desire to contribute to broader company growth and operational improvements
Hands-on, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and project management
Preferred
Experience in sports, media, entertainment, and live events is a plus
Benefits
Participation in a retirement plan
Life and disability insurance
Health, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Sick leave
Vacation time
Personal time
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
Sinclair Inc.
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Del Parks
SVP and CTO
Arthur Hasson
COO Programming
Recent News
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