Associate Counsel

Position: Associate Counsel

Department: Legal

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Deputy General Counsel

Status: Full-Time (Exempt)

Position Summary

The Associate Counsel position supports all business units of Tepper Sports & Entertainment ("TSE"), namely the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Football Club (and its affiliates) and Bank of America Stadium, with respect to their business interests in various commercial matters. This includes drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements with vendors, sponsors, and other counterparties, which necessitates working closely with various departments within TSE and its related entities to anticipate, identify and manage liability areas and legal exposure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and negotiate all varieties of legal documents including, but not limited to, broadcast agreements, event agreements, sponsorship agreements, merchandising agreements, suite license agreements, vendor/service agreements, waivers, consents, confidentiality agreements and medical services agreements.
• Work closely with sales and revenue departments to draft, negotiate and review contracts, including corporate partnership and media (television, radio, and digital) agreements.
• Work with all business units on vendor agreements and service agreements.
• Work closely with individual departments and related entities to anticipate, identify and manage liability areas and legal exposure.
• Interpret, draft/revise and administer guidance related to NFL and MLS commercial rules.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with key corporate partners.
• Represent the organization at community, civic and corporate functions, as requested.
• Participate in special projects as requested.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and dedication in the fulfillment of commitments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• 3-5 years of experience, with at least two years at a law firm preferred
• Licensed to practice law in any state, be in good standing with the corresponding state bar association
• Highly motivated individual capable of working in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Superior written and oral communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Business contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent proofreading ability and very strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management and business associates
• Strong research, analytical, and investigative skills; ability to document and present findings in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work independently, but comfortable working in a collaborative environment
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize those assignments under very tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with care and sensitivity
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise independent judgement and discretion with integrity and accountability, while working in a fast-paced, high-demand, and sometimes strenuous environment
• Comfortable with constructive criticism
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Preferred Qualifications

• Member in good standing of the state bar of North Carolina
• Experience working or familiarity with professional sports teams or leagues
• Full professional fluency in the Spanish language a plus

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Standing at a desk and computer for long periods of time.
• Bending, standing, reaching, kneeling, and lifting technology equipment and office materials.
• Walking throughout the stadium facility, sometimes for an extended period of time.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The job may require travel to off-site events.