General Counsel

Job Summary

• Thoughtfully examines complex business scenarios from all points of view to recommend the best approach to achieve the desired outcome? 


• Balances creativity and a growth mindset with compliance and risk management?


• Has a broad range of legal knowledge and is interested and curious to learn more?


• Maintains a big picture perspective while managing the details and sticking to a timeline?


• Carefully listens and gathers information, expertly analyzes and synthesizes feedback, and exercises good judgement based on the facts and the legal requirements?


• Prides yourself on your ability to be accountable to those you work with, work for and represent? 


• Understands the need to partner with (and support) all departments?


• Consistently prioritizes projects, meetings and fast-changing schedules while remaining productive and professional?   


• Enjoys being challenged and has a desire to develop innovative, positive outcomes? 


• Is agile and able to respond effectively to the rapidly changing needs of a fast-paced / high-growth organization?


• Works well within in a collaborative, team-driven, and goal-based environment? 

• Serve as an integrated, effective and multi-faceted core member of the leadership team


• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of transactional documents, including facility licenses, sponsorship agreements, marketing agreements, vendor agreements, procurement documents, MOUs, and sports and entertainment-related agreements


• Conduct research and analysis; interpret statutes, regulations and caselaw; prepare legal memoranda, letters or reports, and provide advice and counsel as requested


• Work closely with individual departments, leadership and ownership to anticipate, identify and manage liability areas, legal exposure and risk management

• A track record of producing favorable legal outcomes and minimizing risk 


• Advanced legal research skills, including the use of library-based and electronic research solutions (e.g., LEXIS and Westlaw)


• Superior writing skills and ability to prepare sound, concise, and legally sustainable agreements


• Ability to express ideas and convey information effectively, both orally and in writing


• Excellent evaluation, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to preserve the highest degree of confidentiality 


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines


• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment and discretion


• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform with minimal supervision


• Ability to operate in organized manner and to develop and maintain accurate records


• Experience collaborating with a variety of departments and a demonstrated ability to identify and resourcefully meet their diverse needs


• A successful leadership background with high ethical standards


• Enjoy being challenged and have a desire to solve complex problems daily


• A commitment to diversity and inclusion both internally and externally


• An outstanding work ethic and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently, self-motivate and discover new possibilities


• Prior sports and entertainment industry experience a plus, but not required


• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, knowledge of current technologies and commitment to remain up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies


• English language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus. Additional languages – even better


• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school


• At least seven years’ experience of practicing law in the United States


• Experience in corporate law, public assembly/hospitality industry law, sports and entertainment law, municipal law, and/or legislative affairs preferred