General Counsel

COMPANY:

A sports and entertainment company located in the Southeast US.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report directly to the owner.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The individual who occupies this position will be expected to manage the Company’s legal and regulatory compliance functions and play a central role in all real estate and contract work.

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

  • Advising owner and executive management on legal rights, new and existing laws, and strategy.
  • Maintaining knowledge of the organization’s operations and legal documents, managing corporate legal matters, and preserving corporate records.
  • Creating new entities and managing the organization’s intellectual property.
  • Examining and creating draft employment, real estate, vendor, acquisition, and other agreements.
  • Administering statutory filings, including subsidiary entity registrations and trade licenses.
  • Reviewing corporate documents, commercial contracts, and regulatory records of acquisitions.
  • Liaising with outside counsel and insurance providers regarding assignments and any outstanding claims involving litigation.
  • Conducting legal research and reviewing the company’s litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions.
  • Promulgating and creating directives for corporate acts and decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in a corporate or in-house counsel leadership role or private practice is required; a combination of the two is preferred.
  • Competence in a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, real estate transactions, litigation, regulatory/licensing matters, employment law, etc.
  • Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to businesses.
  • Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
  • Domestic travel is required.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, including a competitive base salary, annual bonus opportunity, long-term incentive, and competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Gabi Kelly, Consultant
704-377-0362