Legal Counsel- Contracts

Casino and•Providence, RI

21d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Legal Counsel role provides a wide variety of legal services primarily for our Casino and Resort properties, with a focus on contracts and general legal and corporate matters. Identifies and analyzes legal and business issues, articulates risks and benefits, and presents clear recommendations to help guide key stakeholders to the best decisions for the company.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree (required).
Licensed attorney in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (required).
Two years of experience as an attorney either with a law firm or in-house with a public or private organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in similar industry a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate all types of contracts and other legal and operational documents for multiple retail casino properties.
Provide corporate and strategic general advice regarding all legal matters.
Provide legal interpretation and assistance to retail casino properties and operating departments.
Support the centralization of matter management and contract database.
Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically.
Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.
Develop or review applicable policies to support internal controls and reduce company risk.
Supervise outside lawyers and control outside legal spend.
Manage litigation if and as directed by senior counsel