Associate Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

Corporate Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to business teams, handling a wide range of transactional, compliance, and operational legal matters, while escalating complex or high-risk issues as appropriate. This position reports to Senior Corporate Counsel and champions the Legal Department as a strategic partner in advancing HSE's mission and business objectives.

Core Values

HSE embodies the following core values:
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Competitiveness
• Candor
• Accountability
• Resilience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including sponsorships, media rights, ticket and suite sales agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, vendor agreements, event licenses, NDAs, waivers, and service contracts.
• Provide legal support for arena and event operations at Spectrum Center, including concerts, sporting events, and other live entertainment.
• Advise internal departments on legal, regulatory, and risk-related issues impacting business operations.
• Support intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright issues, brand protection, and coordination with NBA intellectual property counsel.
• Assist with employment-related matters, including employee relations issues, investigations, terminations, and drafting employment and independent contractor agreements.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as NBA rules and regulations.
• Support risk management and insurance matters, including claims coordination and policy administration, in collaboration with Finance and HR.
• Assist in managing litigation matters and responding to subpoenas and information requests, working with outside counsel as needed.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies, procedures, and legal compliance programs.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support legal projects and initiatives.
• Maintain required professional licenses and ensure ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda, summaries, and recommendations for internal clients and leadership.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of corporate legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm, preferably in a consumer-facing, sports, entertainment, or hospitality-related environment.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, employment law, and intellectual property principles.
• Ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build consensus among diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal document management systems, including Practical Law and Summize.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and attendance at company events, as needed.

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