Overview
This role is for an In-House Attorney with five years of experience to join the legal team. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements while supporting business compliance across domestic and international exhibitions and related attractions operations. Additional support includes corporate legal functions such as entity formation, insurance matters, and general corporate compliance.
Reporting & Leadership
- Reports to: COO & VP of Sales
- Direct reports: In-House Counsel
Responsibilities
Contract Management & Execution
- Draft, review, edit, and negotiate commercial contracts, including MSAs, contractor agreements, licensing deals, venue agreements, ticketing partnerships, construction contracts, and entertainment service agreements
- Manage the contract lifecycle from initial drafting through execution, renewal, and compliance tracking
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure contract alignment with business objectives; engage external stakeholders as needed
- Analyze existing contracts for consistency, potential risks, and improvement opportunities
International & Cross-Border Transactions
- Support international exhibition agreements and cross-border transactions
- Assist with compliance matters related to international operations, including GDPR, CCPA, other data privacy regulations, and data privacy agreements
- Review contracts for compliance with foreign laws and regulations as needed
- Coordinate with international partners and counsel on jurisdictional matters
Corporate Legal Support
- Coordinate with insurance providers to align contract insurance requirements and coverage, including (as applicable) general liability, professional liability, cyber, workers’ compensation, and other insurance types required by contract terms
- Support insurance compliance, including coordination related to liability and insurance claims in accordance with applicable policy terms and insurance regulations
- Support employment law matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- 5 years of legal experience (law firm, in-house, or relevant clerkship experience)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with themed entertainment, intellectual property licensing, or attraction industry contracts
- General knowledge of international law and cross-border transactions
- Familiarity with promoter, license, construction, development and fabrication agreements
- Experience with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy in document preparation
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Results-oriented work ethic and self-starter mentality
- Strong critical thinking and legal analysis skills
- Kind, understanding, and trustworthy approach to sensitive matters
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
- Dropbox
- Contract management systems
Compensation & Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Location
- Applicants must be located in Georgia, Florida or Tennessee.
- This position is onsite or remote and may require occasional travel to the Atlanta, GA office.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The employer is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Physical & Mental Requirements
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced business environment
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and other standard office equipment
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including adequate vision and hearing
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds to move equipment on and off shelves
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Proficiency in the use of computers and standard office equipment
- Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity using both hands
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally based on business needs
Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.