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Vice President, Legal at Major League Soccer in New York, NY at Major League Soccer
Job Description
years of experience Required Skills Minimum 10 years of transactional legal experience, both in-house and law firm Concrete understanding of corporate, intellectual property, privacy, sports and entertainment, and contract law. Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business partners. Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on approach towards business. Sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent legal and business acumen. Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives. Strong managerial skills. Superior organization and project management skills. High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance. Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Ability to get to the heart of issues quickly and act decisively. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Desired Skills Knowledge of the sport and politics of soccer Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency) a plus
Salary Range:
$250K -- $500K+
Minimum Qualification
HR Management, Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Responsibilities
- Position Summary The Vice President of Legal, MLS new professional league, will consult, advise, and provide legal counsel to the overall organization and on broad issues affecting the company, including corporate legal initiatives, complex business transactions, player relations matters and critical commercial contracts
- Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Interact with internal and external parties on behalf of the organization regarding a diverse range of legal and commercial transactions such as commercial rights acquisitions and property partnerships, media agreements (local, domestic, and international), sponsorship agreements, sales agreements, vendor/service agreements, waivers, consents, and licensing agreements
- Prepare, review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents for corporate transactions including, but not limited to league expansion agreements
- Advise on corporate governance and compliance concerning governing documents, team transactions and investigations, and any other legal related issues
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters
- Work collaboratively with and manage outside counsel on various legal issues, providing direction, discussing strategy, reviewing work product, and managing fees
- Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments to proactively counsel business partners and manage legal exposure
Requirements / Qualifications
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Qualifications Education and Experience J.D. degree from an accredited law school required Member of New York State Bar in good standing 15
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years of experience Required Skills Minimum 10 years of transactional legal experience, both in-house and law firm Concrete understanding of corporate, intellectual property, privacy, sports and entertainment, and contract law
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Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business partners
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Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on approach towards business
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Sound judgment and decision-making skills
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Excellent legal and business acumen
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Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
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Strong managerial skills
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Superior organization and project management skills
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High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
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Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
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Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
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Ability to get to the heart of issues quickly and act decisively
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Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
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Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits/What We offer
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$250K -- $500K+
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HR Management, Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications