General Counsel

  Soccer Team
  Northeast Region
  Sports Services
  Posted/Updated: 10/15/20

Job Summary

 
 
ABOUT THIS ROLE
 
This role will be a member of senior executive staff. The ideal candidate will be ready to assist in all aspects of the legal function, including transactional, regulatory, compliance and advising, and occasional oversight of outside counsel for litigation matters.
 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Keep record of Corporate documents, meeting minutes, etc.

  • Other duties as assigned by President and Executive Vice President & COO



SOME 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.

 



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