What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Legal Affairs position at Seattle Seahawks / First & Goal Inc.?
Department: Legal
Reports to: Vice President, General Counsel
SUMMARY
We are looking for a detail oriented, intellectually curious, creative and thoughtful lawyer to join our growing legal team as the Director of Legal Affairs. You will work closely with the General Counsel and a diverse group of clients to negotiate contracts and manage legal and business risk. Among other duties, you will be primarily responsible for assisting the operations team at Lumen Field in executing capital projects, concerts and other events and vetting and contracting with service providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements such as vendor agreements, services agreements, construction agreements, facility license agreements, sponsorship agreements and waivers
- Review and interpret commercial agreements and provide timely and actionable advice on rights and responsibilities
- Review marketing, promotional and advertising materials for compliance with applicable law and NFL rules
- Counsel human resources team on employment matters, disputes and investigations
- Conduct legal research and provide timely and actionable legal advice on changes in law
- Oversee compliance with data privacy laws and regulations
- Participate in NFL league calls and meetings
- Liaise with risk management team on insurance matters
- Assist the General Counsel in support of various legal matters
- Maintain contact and relationships with external business partners, outside counsel and other stakeholders
- Represent the organization at community, civic and corporate functions
QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this role, a candidate must be able to satisfactorily perform the functions and responsibilities described above. The qualifications described below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform these functions and responsibilities effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made for candidates with disabilities.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualities and Abilities
- Dedication to delivering high quality work product
- Attention to detail
- Clear, concise and persuasive writing and verbal communication
- High level of personal integrity and professional ethics
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Outstanding relationship-building and collaboration skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Comfort working in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain composure and deliver quality work product in high pressure situations
- Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, etc.)
- Ability to work extended hours and flexible schedule including nights and weekends, as needed
Computer and Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree and J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Membership in good standing of at least one state bar, with eligibility for Washington in-house counsel registration
- At least two to four years of work experience at top law firm or as in-house counsel
- Transactional experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality or construction industries is preferred, but not required
Company: FNW
