Summary:

The Senior Counsel will be a key member of the Club’s Legal Department, supporting the Chief Legal Officer and working independently on all matters relating to the legal and business affairs of the Nationals. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for assisting in the planning, structuring, and daily monitoring of all legal aspects relating to the business of the organization, including workflow and internal project assignments. This position provides legal advice and assistance regarding all aspects of corporate, contract, and general commercial law (including risk management) to the organization.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review, prepare and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, technology agreements, software licenses, leases, amendments and extensions that arise in the ordinary course of business, escalating issues as necessary. Assist the Chief Legal Officer in corporate governance, risk management and compliance matters, immigration matters for uniformed and non-uniformed personnel, intellectual property issues, and the handling of legal issues associated with professional sports (including collective bargaining agreements), facilities management and its related non-baseball events business (including concerts). Serves as a project manager for litigation management related to commercial contracts, labor and employment matters and worker’s compensation matters, which may include, coordinating with outside counsel, facilitating discovery, reviewing motions, 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 company in the course of 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. Proven 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. 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. Other duties as assigned.

 

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 10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney preferred; Specific experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation; Specific experience in employment and labor law; intellectual property law; data privacy law and advertising law preferred; Experience with a mid- to large-size corporation or law firm 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 $161,250.00 - $215,000.00 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.