Assistant General Counsel jobs in Colorado

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Department: Arena - Legal

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: EVP & General Counsel

Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried – Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. 

Nature of Work:

Assist the EVP, General Counsel with all legal and compliance matters associated with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and its subsidiaries, including the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Ball Arena, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Paramount Theater, Altitude Sports Network, Outdoor Sportsman Group, as well as several other media, broadcast and sporting entities (collectively “KSE”).  In this role you will partner, coordinate, and communicate with colleagues at all levels and across all businesses at KSE delivering comprehensive legal services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support on all transactional matters related to the business operations of KSE, including, but not limited to, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as sponsorship, licensing agreements, event agreements, technology agreements, media rights agreements, ticketing agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, sweepstakes rules, retail leases, and arena operation and vendor agreements 
• Assist with corporate governance and corporate finance matters 
• Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel 
• Management of insurance matters in coordination with insurance advisors
• Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, domains and copyrights 
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws and regulations
• Assist with drafting and monitoring corporate policies
• Analysis and monitoring of relevant league rules, regulations, directives, and governance documents 
• Develop and conduct educational trainings for KSE employees on all relevant legal and compliance matters

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, you will have or demonstrate the following skills and abilities: 

• J.D. and bar admission required 
• 10 years of legal experience; significant law firm experience preferred
• Broad, direct experience with a variety of legal matters, including contracts, licensing, privacy, intellectual property rights and corporate governance 
• Specific privacy law background a plus, as well as sports law experience
• Organizational and project management skills necessary to support and advise internal clients and ensure projects are completed in a timely and effective manner 
• Ability to manage a large workload in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to frequently changing work environment, learn and advise on new or changing areas of the law, and deliver on challenging demands 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and organizations and build relationships 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must work well with others in a team environment

Compensation:

• Base range $250,000 - $350,000 per annum depending on experience level

Benefits Include:

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs) 
• 401K/Employer Match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.