The San Francisco Giants Legal Department has announced its search for Legal Counsel.
The attorney will to the team’s Vice President & Deputy General Counsel and be based in San Francisco.\
“The Legal Counsel will serve under the general oversight of the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer. This position involves advising on a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, dispute resolution, privacy and data security, and immigration. (It’s not required that candidates have experience in all of these areas.) You’ll work directly with all departments within the organization.
“You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because….
· You want to draft, review, and negotiate agreements that support every corner of our business—from sponsorships and events to marketing and ticketing, from technology and operations to travel and real estate.
· You want to provide support in litigation and employment-related matters.
· You are motivated to help the organization stay compliant with laws, league rules, and policies.
· You enjoy serving as a trusted advisor, balancing legal risk with practical solutions.
· You are curious and eager to learn about the inner workings of a Major League Baseball organization.
· You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can build relationships across diverse teams.
“Qualifications
· You have a J.D. from an accredited law school and a strong academic background.
· You are a member in good standing with the California Bar (or eligible for in-house counsel registration).
· A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably with law firm experience.
“We’re Excited About You Because…
· You want to draft, review, and negotiate agreements that support every corner of our business—from sponsorships and events to marketing and ticketing, from technology and operations to travel and real estate.
· You want to provide support in litigation and employment-related matters.
· You are motivated to help the organization stay compliant with laws, league rules, and policies.
· You enjoy serving as a trusted advisor, balancing legal risk with practical solutions.
· You are curious and eager to learn about the inner workings of a Major League Baseball organization.
· You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can build relationships across diverse teams.”
Applicants are asked include a cover letter.
Salary will range $190,000 – $210,000 a year. The team said it will “carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $225,000 to $255,000 (base salary plus bonus), and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience and other factors the San Francisco Giants consider relevant to the hiring decision.
“In addition to your salary, the San Francisco Giants believe in providing a competitive total rewards package for its employees. We offer employees a full range of best in class benefits with a robust medical, dental and vision coverage, a generous 401(K) matching program, and complimentary Giants tickets. At the Giants we prioritize employee wellbeing by offering dedicated mental health support, a hybrid working environment, transportation benefits, wellness programs, and paid time off including half day Fridays during the season and an extended holiday break. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.”
Those interested should apply here: https://jobs.lever.co/sfgiants/93543978-69a8-41e0-aab8-117b2ee8c48e/apply
