Legal Counsel

• New In-House Legal Counsel search - Miami (hybrid 2 days/ week in office)
• Work directly with the CEO & leadership team advising on all US legal matters.

About Our Client

This is an opportunity to join an established global sports entertainment/ leisure organization as they expand their business in the US opening a new office in Miami. The company is committed to delivering exceptional services and maintaining the highest legal and ethical standards in its operations.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, responsibilities include:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters, including leases, facilities, construction and employment contracts, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the leisure, travel, and tourism industry.
• Work with the General Counsel (based in Europe) to provide US legal advise to the CEO, senior leadership team and local US stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide proactive legal support and risk assessments.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to streamline operations and mitigate risks.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup/ Michael Page International, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 36 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in the Miami area, the role is remote initially and will then transition to 2 days per week in the office (once the new office has been opened), and have US work authorization now and indefinitely.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Fluent French language skills essential.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• NY/ Florida State Bar in good standing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

What's on Offer

The Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $170000 to $180000 USD annually.
• Generous 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive medical coverage for self and subsidized options for family members.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match of the first 3% at 100% and the second 2% at 50%.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a reputable global organization as their first US Legal Counsel. If you are passionate about legal work and want to make an impact within this prestigious sport/ leisure company, we encourage you to apply.

Contact

Anna Jacobs

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