# Assistant General Counsel, Sports Marketing

Hiring organization: [Nike, Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nike-inc)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bfebca83-0c5e-4db0-bd38-a703999cd2cf

Listed on Nike, Inc.'s own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Beaverton, OR

## Summary

This role provides legal counsel to Nike's global sports marketing organization on endorsement, sponsorship, and partnership matters involving athletes, teams, and leagues. It suits lawyers with 7–10 years' experience, strong commercial judgment, and genuine enthusiasm for sports who can advise business leaders on complex, high-stakes deals.

_Our summary, not Nike, Inc.'s wording._

## Skills named

Contract Negotiation, Risk Assessment

## Required

- Juris Doctor degree
- Active U.S. State Bar membership with willingness to obtain Oregon State Bar membership
- 7–10 years of relevant legal experience including at least 5 years advising on complex matters at a law firm
- Experience negotiating, drafting, or interpreting sophisticated commercial agreements
- Sound judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice
- Exceptional communication skills
- Credible engagement with business partners on legal and sports topics
- Genuine passion for sport and understanding of the sports ecosystem

## Nice to have

- Experience in transactional, commercial, corporate, M&A, litigation or investigations practice
- Deep curiosity about athletes, teams, leagues, and cultural dynamics in global sports

Apply on Nike, Inc.'s site: https://nike.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nke/job/Beaverton-Oregon/Principal--Assistant-General-Counsel--Sports-Marketing_R-88990