Assistant Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

Summary

The Assistant Counsel will assist the Chief Legal Officer and the Legal Department in all matters relating to the legal and business affairs of the Nationals. This position will be responsible for assisting in the planning, structuring, and daily monitoring of all legal aspects relating to the business of the organization. This position provides legal advice and assistance regarding all aspects of corporate, contract, and general business law to the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Review, prepare and negotiate commercial contracts, event contracts, technology agreements, software licenses, leases, amendments and extensions that arise in the ordinary course of business, escalating issues as necessary.
• Provide support and advice regarding corporate governance, compliance, and immigration matters for uniformed and non-uniformed personnel, intellectual property issues, and the handling of legal issues associated with professional sports, facilities management including the related non-baseball events business (including concerts).
• Serves as a project manager for litigation management related to commercial contracts, labor and employment matters and workers' compensation matters, which may include, coordinating with outside counsel, facilitating discovery, reviewing motions, deposition preparation, briefs and documents related to discovery.
• Conduct legal research as necessary, and proactively stay abreast of developments in applicable municipal, state, and federal laws. Ensure that the working practices of the organization and its subsidiaries and affiliates are compliant with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Assist the organization in responding to subpoenas in a timely manner and work with other departments to coordinate the same.
• Provide legal advice to executive and senior management on a broad range of legal matters, commercial contracts, and complex transactions.
• Support the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates with respect to complex venue management and operations matters for large-scale events (e.g., concerts).
• Promote continual development, optimization and implementation of contracts creation and legal review processes and standards to maximize efficiency.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent independent analytical judgment.
• Work with outside counsel and other advisors as necessary.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including the process of paying legal bills, completing purchase orders for supplies and maintaining organized Legal files for a variety of matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform this position successfully, the Assistant Counsel should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Communication:
• Writing – Ability to prepare legal documents, memoranda, and emails in a clear and concise manner.
• Oral Communication – Ability to deliver information in a simple and effective manner to a variety of audiences. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions.
• Analytical:
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information and demonstrates the ability to identify emerging risks and trends, analyze and think strategically about complex risk issues and deliver solutions-oriented advice to mitigate or manage such risks.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Demonstrates a high attention to detail.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
• Maintains strict confidentiality without exception.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Willingness to participate in company events and committees.
• Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Is sensitive to deadlines and completes tasks on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
• Admission to a state bar within the United States (District of Columbia preferred);
• Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney preferred;
• Specific experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation;
• Specific experience in litigation, employment and labor law; intellectual property law; data privacy law and advertising law preferred;
• Experience working in professional baseball and/or other sports leagues or franchises preferred;
• Excellent academic credentials; and
• Strong ability to multi-task.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

The projected annual salary range for this position is $76,709.25 - $90,000.00 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant's: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Benefits

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:
• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays throughout the year and a holiday break in December
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have

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