Staff Corporate Counsel

Ho-Chunk, Inc. • Bellevue, NE

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The In-house Counsel serves as the primary legal partner for the company and its stakeholders, providing expert support to various departments and the senior leadership team on all strategic initiatives. This role is essential for navigating the legal complexities of a multi-business line enterprise, ensuring that all legal strategies are aligned with the organization's overarching business goals and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in decision-making, ethical conduct, strategic thinking, and thoroughness.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Well-versed in how businesses operate with strong financial acumen and negotiating skills for both legal and commercial issues.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• A high degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.
• Must hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree or a Bachelor of Science in Law.
• At least 8-10 years of experience gained in a large law firm and/or a major in-house legal department.
• Proven counseling experience in a business environment, specifically with multi-business line enterprises, and a strong background in labor and employment law.

Nice To Haves

• An MA or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is considered a significant advantage.
• Prior experience in the gaming industry or experience with federal contracting is highly preferred and will be considered a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management, anticipating unique legal issues and estimating risks strategically.
• Act as the lead internal expert on labor and employment law matters, ensuring company-wide compliance and managing personnel-related legal risks.
• Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts on behalf of the company, while advising on legal risks and liabilities associated with different deals.
• Set internal governance policies, review advertising and marketing materials for legal compliance, and keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Manage litigation actions and identify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate potential risks.
• Build associations of trust with key stakeholders and deal effectively with external parties, including regulators, and external counsel.
• Work alongside other departments to handle complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related business areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees