General Counsel

WAVE.tv is a sports media company for today’s fan. Through a portfolio of media brands, covering a wide array of fandoms and genres, WAVE.tv entertains modern-day sports fans with the programming they love, produced for the digital platforms where they spend the most time.

Their programming can be discovered across Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube. Each month, WAVE.tv’s entire portfolio reaches over 60 million followers (80% 13-34 y/o) generating over 3 billion views with a unique reach of over 200 million.

WAVE.tv is seeking a General Counsel to oversee all legal needs across the organization including corporate governance, M&A, employment, fundraising, sales/partnerships/content contracts, and more. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing a best-in-class, in-house legal strategy and operating model. The ideal candidate will be a a self-motivated, business-minded legal expert who is excited to build a function from the ground up and have a passion for sports and digital media!

Core Responsibilities

Be the primary point-of-contact and expert for WAVE.tv legal matters.

Own all legal areas across the organization including employment, corporate governance, M&A, fundraising, sales/partnerships/content contracts, and more.

Determine strategy and operating model required to provide best-in-class, in-house legal services.

Develop templates, best practices, and automated processes to improve the speed and efficacy with which WAVE.tv performs tasks with legal implications.

Provide timely and efficient support to internal teams on all legal matters including contracts, employment, legal risks, compliance assessments, and business terms.

Work with management and external stakeholders to run point on legal initiatives, small and large.

Continuously investigate and identify potential liabilities within WAVE.tv’s legal documents and frameworks, and take point on developing and implementing fixes.

Responsible for the selection and management of specialist external legal advisers with the objective of maximizing access to expert advice while minimizing costs.

Qualifications

JD from a top law school

10+ years experience at a top law firm, in-house, or a combination of the both

Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to turn work around quickly, as needed

Passion for sports and digital media preferred

Experience with a high-growth start-up a plus

You have a gritty & entrepreneurial attitude, and don't shy away from things you don't know

Willing to think against the grain and find disruptive solutions to emerging challenges