Associate General Counsel

Job Title:            Associate General Counsel   

Department:      Legal/Government Relations 

Reports To:       Vice President & Deputy General Counsel

Status:               Exempt           

 
**A cover letter is required for review and consideration**

Primary Objective:  Serves under the general oversight of the Deputy General Counsel (DGC) and General Counsel (GC). The Associate General Counsel (AGC) serves in this position consistent with the attorney-client relationship. The AGC is responsible for assisting the DGC and GC in providing legal advice, counsel and representation to the organization, including in the areas of internal investigations, human relations, dispute resolution, and contract negotiations. The AGC also may oversee or support various programs as assigned by the DGC and/or GC, and represent the company in external legal, government and community relations matters.

Essential Functions:

• Provide general legal representation and advice to the company, including in the areas of people and culture, internal and external investigations, policies and procedures, compliance, litigation disputes, contract negotiations, and other matters as needed.
• Draft and review contracts and other agreements, including in collaboration with other departments.
• Assist the DGC with maintaining organizational compliance program.
• Strategize with the DGC to identify and mitigate risks to the organization.
• Support the DGC in litigation-related activities, including assisting outside counsel and collaborating with MLB when appropriate.
• Provide legal counsel to the human resources department, including with employee-relations matters, workforce training, policy formation and risk management.
• Develop strategies to effectively manage Team Members and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department’s people resources.
• Represent the company in external matters concerning legal and community relations issues.
• Defend the company in legal disputes and claims.
• Provide support for legal issues relating to the minor league, spring training, and international operations of the organization.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited law school required.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either a law firm or in-house corporate environment.
• Member in good standing of the Washington State Bar.
  
  

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Excellent verbal and written communication; messages are clear, organized, respectful, and appropriate for the audience.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills: identifying, collecting, and analyzing relevant information to a problem and create multiple solutions.
• Experience and strong aptitude to serve as an advocate, leading causes for others.
• Appropriately manages risk and capitalizes on opportunities that lead to positive outcomes for the business.
• Must be self-motivated and possess strong integrity and character. Will represent the organization professionally and positively in the business community, consistent with the strong values of the Mariners organization.
• Acts in a manner that is fair and ethical, and always with integrity.
• Recognize the complexity of business needs in today’s environment, evolve as needed, and utilize talent to lead this transformation.
• Must possess outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Must also be clear and organized, persuasive, yet inclusive.
• Exemplifies a collaborative approach in dealing with management, team members, vendors, and customers. Is respectful of other people’s contributions, and is tactful and sensitive.
• Demonstrated accountability for results, with a solid ability to initiate and maintain actions to attain goals, regularly monitoring progress. Interpret and analyze data, programs, and policies, arriving at meaningful conclusions.
• Experience conducting investigations, maintaining compliance programs and/or providing risk management advice, and advising on human resources matters is strongly preferred.
• Must also have the ability to work independently and to multi-task, managing multiple priorities.
• Thinks globally and analytically in order to reach appropriate solutions and create positive results for the organization.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

The Mariners are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package for our valued Team Members.

 The anticipated range of base compensation for this role is $195,000 to $220,000 annually. In addition, we offer eligible Team Members a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a competitive 401(k) company match. We also provide complimentary parking, paid public transportation, paid parental leave, 80 hours of paid time off annually, and 10 days of paid holidays per year. Our total rewards offerings are best-in-class!

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.

This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.

Salary : $195,000 - $220,000