Corporate Counsel

PlayOn is looking for a Corporate Counsel that will report to the Deputy General Counsel and work closely with the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) in managing legal affairs for PlayOn. Areas of focus could include a wide range of complex commercial transactions, product compliance, data privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, corporate governance, litigation, and legal operations. The right individual for this role will be a leader experienced in partnering with senior business leaders, product and technology leads, and business development leads that is able to effectively manage an array of legal matters and provide practical advice in a fast-paced and growing technology company. 

THE OUTCOMES WE EXPECT.

• Data Privacy and Product: Work closely with product, advertising and marketing technology, customer support and privacy experts to provide legal counsel on a wide range of data privacy and technology/product matters.  Identify and mitigate legal risks related to data privacy and consumer protection, both in contracts and operationally.   

• Contract Drafting, Analysis and Negotiation: Draft, analyze, and negotiate a diverse array of contracts, ranging from technology vendor agreements to licensing agreements to advertising and sponsorship agreements.  Assist in analyzing M&A and investment transactions.  

• Compliance and Governance: Provide legal counsel and support on corporate governance matters, ensuring adherence to pertinent laws and regulations while fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.  

• Litigation Management: Assist in the oversight and management of litigation and other legal disputes. 

• Intellectual Property Management: Assist in the strategic management of the company's intellectual property portfolio. 

• Legal Operations and Workflow: Assist in further developing legal operations and contract management processes and systems.  Develop standard contracts, templates, forms and general terms and conditions of any kind to streamline, standardize and simplify systems/procedures/documents and ways of working. Partner with clients to develop and implement best practices. 

• 3-5+ years of general corporate legal experience gained at both law firms and in-house. 
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable accredited U.S. law school.  
• License in good standing with one or more state bars (Georgia preferred).  
• Legal expertise in areas relevant to a fast-paced and growing consumer-facing technology company, including complex commercial transactions, data privacy, and digital product compliance. 
• Must possess excellent strategic, organizational, project management and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Experience partnering with product/tech teams and the ability to effectively communicate complex legal and business concepts concisely to non-legal stakeholders.  Business acumen and ability to align legal strategies with business objectives. 

• Ownership over Participation- You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges. 
• Team over Stars- You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own.  You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed. 
• Growth over Comfort- You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.  
• Fairness over Popularity- You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective.  You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making.  

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Open PTO Policy 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.