Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel

Legal

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are looking for an experienced transactional attorney to join our Legal department! The Associate Counsel will primarily be responsible for providing day-to-day strategic legal support to venue operations at Footprint Center. In this role, you will handle a wide array of matters, including a variety of complex and sophisticated commercial contracts like vendor services agreements, insurance, equipment rental/purchase contracts, and event licenses and permits. Ideal candidate will have two or more years of legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated legal transactions in private practice, in-house, or in the hospitality, sports or media entertainment industry.

What Will You Do:

• Handle a wide variety of commercial contracts (e.g., vendor services agreements, equipment rental/purchase contracts, cell and Wi-Fi services, etc.)
• Manage arena event licenses and event insurance requirements review.
• Assist with licensure/permitting/compliance and related matters in connection with the venue. Confer with risk management on insurance and indemnification requirements for various contracts.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft other key documents, present clear recommendations and assure legal compliance.
• Work with insurers and outside counsel on litigation matters and manage the docket.
• Work closely with various divisions (e.g., Finance, Premium Seat Sales, Construction/Development, Risk Management) on contract questions and to develop best practices.
• Other general legal support.
• Manage insurance renewal process in connection with the General Counsel and Chief Finance Officer.

What We Need From Our Associate Counsel:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to responsiveness to the field. Desire to partner with business executives to provide solutions. Effective interpersonal skills. Strong analytic skills.
• Demonstrated dedication with the ability to lead projects from origin through execution.
• Ability to learn, contribute and thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in the food and beverage/hospitality industry a plus.

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• J.D. from accredited law school and Arizona bar membership in good standing, or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
• Minimum 2 years legal experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated legal transactions in private practice, in-house or in the hospitality, sports or media entertainment industry.

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
• Ability to stand, walk, sit for various periods of time
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
• • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games

• Visit out Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com