Senior Corporate Counsel

Delaware North • Buffalo, NY

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North is hiring a full time Senior Corporate Counsel to join the team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, NY. As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for supporting senior attorneys in the Delaware North legal department. If you want to join a team that prioritizes collaboration and efficiency, apply today.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to the New York Bar preferred
• Corporate commercial contracts expertise
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience as in-house counsel or in a large law firm environment
• Creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent understanding of basic business and personal computing technology
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite products

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in business or finance preferred

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts of varying complexities
• Conduct research on multiple topics for a diverse set of businesses
• Assist unit management, functional management, and subject matter experts by providing legal advice and service regarding contracts, business initiatives, risk management, and compliance.
• Spot issues and risks, and develop strategies to add value while mitigating risk
• Coordinate with outside counsel to manage commercial litigation and assist with pre-litigation dispute resolution
• Provide support to the business development team regarding legal issues, due diligence, and onboarding
• Collaborate with legal and business team members to assure high-quality work product

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree