Corporate Governance & Legal Advisory Counsel

LIV Golf•New York, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Counsel to oversee all corporate legal aspects of LIV Golf and its 13 teams. This role will involve managing a wide range of legal matters, with a primary focus on governance, corporate policies, and regulatory compliance. The Corporate Counsel will work closely with senior management and other internal teams to ensure that LIV Golf operates within legal and internal policy frameworks while adhering to best practices in corporate governance and policy development.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
5+ years of experience practising corporate law, ideally with a focus on governance, compliance, and policy matters.
Strong drafting skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex legal concepts
High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to create impactful presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and with senior leadership
Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in the sports or entertainment industry is a plus
Litigation and Employment Law experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Corporate Governance: Assist the Corporate Secretary team with all corporate governance matters, including preparing and reviewing Board of Directors and committee meeting materials and minutes.
Provide Broad Corporate Legal Support: Offer legal guidance on a wide range of corporate issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as governance strategy, subsidiary entity management, treasury, financial reporting, and internal audit.
Advise on Corporate Law & Governance: Provide strategic and legal guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to corporate law and governance.
Manage Corporate Documentation: Draft and review resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate documents, ensuring they meet legal and governance standards.
Drive Governance Projects: Lead strategic governance projects, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Global Governance Support: Support the global team in executing corporate governance matters worldwide.
Monitor Legal Developments: Stay informed about new legislative proposals and other legal and compliance developments relevant to LIV Golf's global corporate governance.
Track & Follow Up: Track action items and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion and documentation.
Oversee Compliance Program: Hold overall responsibility for the design, implementation, and effectiveness of the company’s compliance program, including policies, procedures, and training programs.
Assess & Mitigate Risk: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks, implementing new policies and procedures to reflect the evolving industry landscape.
Monitor Regulatory Developments: Review, analyse, and advise on regulatory developments and trends to determine their potential impact and applicability to the company, updating the firm’s compliance program as needed.
Act as Compliance Point Person: Serve as the primary contact for all compliance-related questions, issues, and challenges, working with employees across the firm to prevent violations.
Manage Compliance Strategy: Oversee the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of the compliance program, ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements.
Document Compliance Processes: Track and document all compliance processes, ensuring firm-wide preparation for any and all examinations.
Develop & Enhance Policies: Draft, implement, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Integrate Compliance: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into company strategy and development, business development initiatives, and engineering/operational processes.
Design Training Programs: Develop and deliver training programs on trade compliance and other regulatory issues.
Manage Recordkeeping & Reporting: Design, implement, and manage recordkeeping systems, and prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports and information requests.