Corporate Counsel

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements to protect the corporation's legal, financial, regulatory, and sovereign interests.
• Support day-to-day corporate legal needs, including providing timely and accurate advice to operational departments, and assisting with corporate governance, policy development, and other general matters.
• Prepare memoranda, analyses and briefing materials, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate across departments and with executive leadership.
• Advise on gaming compliance issues, including compact and internal control requirements, liquor licenses, and interactions with regulators.
• Support enterprise risk management efforts, including reviews of insurance coverage and claims (including workers compensation), and risk-transfer strategies.
• Provide counsel on employment and benefits-related issues, including workforce policies, investigations, and benefits compliance.
• Provide legal support on procurement-related issues, marketing and entertainment contracts and initiatives, construction contracts, capital projects, real estate matters, and environmental issues.
• Assist with protection and management of trademarks and corporate intellectual property.

General Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• Juris Doctorate required. Must be admitted to the bar as an active member in good standing in New York or another jurisdiction within the United States (New York is preferred).
• Must have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience, including private practice experience either in-house or for a global, national or regional law firm. Prior contract review, in-house, casino industry, federal Indian law, or tribal enterprise experience preferred.
• Must have proficient basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office and similar software tools.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to the corporation’s liability insurance carrier.

Required Skillsets And Competencies

• Excellent analytical, writing and drafting skills, with a sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information with clarity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong commitment to ethical conduct and standards.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to carry assigned tasks through to completion.
• Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment in complex and time-sensitive situations.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the casino environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud.
• Must be able to occasionally work in an environment where smoking is permitted.
• Adequate manual dexterity to operate office equipment. Light lifting. Occasional travel.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino. Must be able to maintain sufficient physical stamina and mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment that operates on a 24/7/365 basis.

Salary

Starting Rate $1.00 Compensation Is Negotiable Based On Experience And Education. Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.