General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Managing, drafting, negotiating and/or reviewing a wide range of documents, including hotel management agreements, service agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, utility contracts, easements, leases and subleases.
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of other commercial and corporate contracts, including confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, consulting agreements and license agreements.
• Solving disputes with vendors, landlords, tenants, lenders, managers, service providers, joint venture partners and others.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and outside counsel on various litigation matters and other disputes.
• Providing preliminary advice on proposed transactions with respect to confidentiality agreements, structuring the transaction, and letters of intent.
• Oversee all compliance and risk management/safety matters for Rio Las Vegas.
• Ensuring the President/GM is kept apprised of material developments, risks and matters on a timely basis, exercising sound business and legal judgment.
• Leading the gaming/regulatory compliance and risk management/safety of Rio Las Vegas, including developing, implementing, and auditing Rio Las Vegas’ Compliance Plan as well as other policies and procedures related to compliance and risk management/safety.
• Overseeing compliance with gaming and federal law and regulations, including minimum internal control standards and BSA/AML Title 31 requirements.
• Leading monthly BSA/AML Title 31 meetings and quarterly Compliance Committee Meetings.
• Aiding in the execution of their development strategy and projects, including, but not limited to, transaction and construction issues.
• Leading internal audits and investigations related to regulatory breaches or legal concerns.
• Managing and overseeing external legal counsel on regulatory matters, investigations, and litigation.
• Developing and delivering training programs on legal and regulatory compliance for Rio Las Vegas.
• Performing other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of legal experience, with significant experience in the gaming, casino, hospitality, or regulated entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge of gaming regulations, licensing processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, solution-driven, and analytical thinker.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong computer proficiency; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and applicable operational software.
• JD from accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Prior experience serving as General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel for a casino, gaming, or hospitality organization.
• Five (5) years' experience of leading a team.
• Prior casino and hotel experience.