Get Paid What You're Worth
Negotiate deals that reflect your value. From NIL contracts to brand partnerships, we handle the fine print so you can focus on winning.
Discuss Your Deal →What You Actually Get from Jacobs Counsel
Concrete deliverables that protect your interests and maximize your earnings—whether you're signing your first NIL deal or negotiating a multi-million dollar partnership.
NIL Deal Review & Negotiation
48-hour turnaround on contract reviews. We analyze compensation structures, usage rights, exclusivity terms, and termination clauses. Then we negotiate better terms on your behalf.
How We Can Help:
We provide rapid contract review, analyze compensation structures and usage rights, identify problematic exclusivity terms, and negotiate improved deal terms including higher compensation, limited exclusivity, performance bonuses, and favorable termination rights.
- • Contract markup with specific concerns flagged
- • Risk assessment memo with negotiation strategy
- • Redlined agreement with proposed changes
- • Direct negotiation with brand/agency if needed
- • Final contract review before signature
Brand Partnership Agreements
Long-term brand ambassador deals, creator collaborations, and licensing partnerships. We structure agreements that protect your IP, ensure fair compensation, and preserve creative control.
What We Negotiate:
- • Upfront payments vs. royalty structures
- • Territory and channel exclusivity
- • Content ownership and usage rights
- • Performance metrics and bonus triggers
- • Approval rights for brand-produced content
- • Termination rights and notice periods
Licensing & Royalty Agreements
Merchandise licensing, content licensing, and brand extension deals. We structure royalty terms, protect your IP, and ensure you get paid correctly.
Common Licensing Deals We Handle:
- • Merchandise licensing (apparel, accessories)
- • Content syndication and distribution
- • Image and likeness licensing
- • Video game and software licensing
- • Music and media rights
Key Terms We Secure:
- • Minimum guarantee payments
- • Audit rights for royalty verification
- • Quality control approval
- • Geographic and channel restrictions
Agent & Management Contract Review
Talent representation agreements, management contracts, and agency deals. We spot red flags, negotiate fair commission structures, and make sure you can actually terminate if needed.
Red Flags We Find:
- • Commission on deals you bring yourself
- • Excessive term lengths (3+ years)
- • Post-termination commission rights
- • Broad power of attorney clauses
- • Hidden fees and expense reimbursements
- • No performance standards or exclusions
How We Can Help
🏈 College Athlete's First NIL Deal
Situation: Local business offers NIL deal with social media posts and appearance requirements.
How we can help: Review contract for problematic exclusivity clauses, negotiate improved compensation, cap appearance obligations, structure performance bonuses, and ensure flexibility if the athlete transfers schools or enters professional sports.
🎮 Streamer Brand Partnership
Situation: Brand seeking multi-year exclusive sponsorship arrangement with content creator.
How we can help: Negotiate category-specific exclusivity instead of blanket restrictions, structure favorable payment terms combining upfront and recurring payments, add performance-based bonuses, preserve ability to work with non-competing brands, and secure content ownership rights.
🎵 Artist Licensing Deal
Situation: Brand wants to license creative work for commercial advertising campaign.
How we can help: Draft licensing agreement with clearly defined usage parameters, negotiate appropriate licensing fees and renewal terms, limit geographic territory and duration, include proper attribution requirements, and establish audit rights for royalty verification.
Assess Your NIL Readiness
Evaluate your NIL opportunities and understand how to maximize your brand value.
Athlete NIL Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your NIL opportunities, learn about contract terms, compliance, and monetization strategies.
Related Resources
Free NIL Revenue Sharing Guide
NIL Revenue Sharing Guide
A college athlete's guide to unlocking your share of NIL revenue.
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