Associate Counsel

Position Title: Associate Counsel

Requisition ID: R101205

Location: Atlanta, GA

Full/Part-Time: Full time

About Us:

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

As a member of CLC’s Legal Department, the Associate Counsel will be responsible for managing CLC’s agency relationships with many of its collegiate partners. This responsibility includes overseeing trademark infringement and other enforcement efforts for collegiate institutions and Greek letter organizations, managing online enforcement and social media take downs, and issuing cease and desist letters to third-party infringers. Additionally, there is a significant transactional aspect to this role, which involves structuring, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements with collegiate partners, licensees, and vendors. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and adept at spotting and analyzing complex legal and business issues on a deal-by-deal basis, protecting our clients with appropriate legal terms and conditions, as well as delivering high-quality legal services and advice to the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counseling to university and Greek life partners on trademark protection, enforcement, and portfolio strategy
• Draft and negotiate domestic trademark license agreements and agency agreements for collegiate brands and Greek letter organizations
• Draft and send cease and desist letters for trademark enforcement program. Promptly follow up with infringers to drive matters to completion
• Ensure that appropriate legal protections are contained in agreements consistent with NCAA, university, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with all pertinent internal departments and teams to ensure all decisions are well-informed with all relevant stakeholder input
• Foster positive long-term internal business client and external customer relationships
• Contribute to the development and refinement of legal templates, processes, and risk management policies

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active admission to any U.S. State Bar in good standing
• 2+ years of trademark and brand protection experience
• Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate intellectual property agreements
• Strong ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with speed and precision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• 1 year of transactional legal experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
• Practical business judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset and positive attitude
• Position is Hybrid In office 4 days per week (Mon – Thur)

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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