THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced entrepreneurial attorney to join us as Senior Manager of Business and Legal this role youll work directly with the VP of Business Affairs to structure negotiate and execute high-stakes commercial agreements across the Enhanced Games ecosystem from athlete deals and sponsorships to global media partnerships venue contracts and vendor agreements. Youll be deeply involved in content production matters and intellectual property strategy advising on issues related to brand protection trademark management and rights of publicity.
This is not a traditional legal job. Its a fast-moving high-ownership role for someone excited to shape a cultural movement and help build a world-class brand at the intersection of sports science media and technology. Its an exciting opportunity to build a new science and sports organization from the ground up.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Support & Contracting.You will draft review and negotiate a wide range of agreements including athlete participation and content rights deals sponsorship and marketing partnerships vendor and venue contracts and licensing and media production agreements.
Strategic Initiatives.You will partner directly with business leads to develop and structure new initiatives identifying legal risks and implications early in the process.
Media Content Trademark & IP.You will advise on content production distribution rights and licensing frameworks providing strategic counsel on trademark protection brand licensing and publicity rights. You will help manage the companys IP portfolio with outside counsel including domestic and international filings and enforcement.
Regulatory Support.You will perform legal research and provide guidance on regulatory frameworks involving enhancement transparency medical profiling athlete privacy and global competition standards. You will support compliance across data protection advertising law and emerging legal issues in science-based sport monitoring regulatory changes in sport and media.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management.You will partner with leadership across medical science commercial marketing and content teams to integrate legal risk assessments into core strategy.
ABOUT YOU
J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required
5 years of relevant experience in sports media IP or entertainment law
Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical capabilities and judgement
Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity speed and innovation in first-of-their-kind business models
Willingness to tackle matters outside of expertise
Passion for sport science human performance or disruptive ventures is a major plus
Preferred Experience
Experience working with or advising sports leagues live sports companies production companies and/or digital media platforms
Strong command of trademark licensing IP enforcement and right-of-publicity issues
ADDITIONAL MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
US work authorization
Must be willing and able to work from Enhanceds New York office five days a week.
Senior Manager, Business and Legal Affairs
