Associate General Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

SeaWorld•Orlando, FL

21h

About The Position

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry, recognized for its dedication to animal care and delivering memorable experiences. The company is committed to fostering professional growth for ambitious individuals. They are actively seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Transactions Attorney to join their Corporate Legal team. This role involves extensive drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a diverse range of commercial agreements, providing legal counsel on business and legal risks, and supporting corporate initiatives across various company properties. The position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel & Senior VP of Legal Operations.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one state bar is required.
At least 8 years’ experience working at a law firm and/or in-house in the areas of commercial transactional work is required.
Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including licensing agreements, marketing/advertising agreements, among many other types of agreements.
Must be familiar with and have a strong knowledge of state and federal laws in multiple states, including California and Florida.
Must have highly polished and effective negotiation, communication and drafting skills, including those suitable for interaction with senior managers and executives.
Must have the ability to handle significant matters with limited supervision or direction.
The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a collaborative environment, providing a professional, practical and business-oriented approach, and successfully managing a diverse project load, resulting in a high level of client service and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements for the business units at all of the company’s properties including, but not limited to, licensing and technology agreements; non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements; vendor, supplier, customer and partnership agreements; supply, and distribution and service agreements.
Provide high quality and timely legal advice and counsel to business units on a variety of corporate, real estate, regulatory, consumer protection, compliance, risk mitigation, privacy and other issues related to the business.
Review and develop contractual frameworks, policies and processes that align with corporate procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements related to the business.
Provide general corporate advice including supporting the Corporate Secretary and supervising the maintenance and update of corporate registrations for the various companies under the parent company.
Coordinate with outside counsel and advise on compliance and other legal issues related to the company’s intellectual property.
Work closely with company management and other employees to identify and assess legal risks and advise of risk reduction strategies company-wide and to provide support, advice, and counsel on a wide range of legal issues and concerns.