Associate Counsel

Job Summary

• Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.


• Minimum three (3) years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel.


• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

• Strong teamwork and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively as a liaison between the Legal department and internal clients and external partners/vendors.


• Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines in a high-energy environment with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information.


• Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs.


• Demonstrated willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Display strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships at all levels across the organization and externally. 


• Ability to maintain high personal and professional ethical standards.


• Policy setting capabilities associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities.


• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and project load.


• Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.

•   Draft, negotiate, and review various commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, suite lease agreements, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and event agreements.


• Research various legal questions (e.g., within Club’s contracts or NFL policies) and provide clear recommendations to internal staff.


• Assist with managing and advising regarding various intellectual property matters.


• Assist in drafting and updating various contract templates for use in Club’s contract management system.


• Manage the Club’s business continuity plans. 


• Manage and enforce the Club’s document retention policy.


• Assist on special projects as assigned.


• Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the General Counsel or the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.


• Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.