General Counsel
Soccer Team
Northeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 09/24/20
Northeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 09/24/20
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent Sports and Entertainment LLC on all legal matters.
- Manage and supervise litigation, arbitration, mediation and grievance proceedings in which the company and its subsidiaries are involved.
- Prepare and review contracts and other legal documents, including sponsorship agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements and debt financing.
- Offer general business and legal advice to all departments on a wide variety of business efforts including trademark, litigation risks, sponsorship marketing and business agreements, employment and labor agreements, construction and repair agreements, purchasing of equipment and services; and agreements involving independent contractors
- Involvement in the establishment of internal policies and procedures related to human resources, employee guides and manuals, compliance with internal policies, League policies, and governmental policies
- Conducts contract audits and policy audit reviews to assure organization is in compliance with applicable laws.
- Advise on major business transactions and assist with negotiation of business agreements.
- Manage outside counsel on legal matters.
- Provide legal guidance on matters with real estate, leasing, and property acquisition.
- Manage relationship with insurance broker for all lines of coverage relating to the Company, Union Power Plant office building and surrounding campus.
- Keep record of Corporate documents, meeting minutes, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by President and Executive Vice President & COO
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Law degree from ABA accredited university.
- Licensed Attorney registered with the State Bar of Pennsylvania.
- Sports law and labor law experience highly preferred.
- Prior experience in working for a professional sports organization highly preferred.
- Excellent written and oral business communication skills.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiating and issue-spotting skills.
- Ability to make recommendations for business decisions based on reasoned legal analysis and the strategic objectives of the organization.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and engage with multiple stakeholders in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics and integrity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, executives, ownership, and external partners.
- Ability to work as business needs require which may include long days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel if/when necessary.
- Must possess U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship by the employer.
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