General Counsel

Overview

This role involves leading the legal function and serving as a primary point of contact for internal teams and external parties to plan, update, and execute legal agreements, contracts, and related documentation. You will manage two team members (an in-house counsel and a contract specialist) and improve the contract workflow to move agreements quickly to completion with high accuracy.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO and in-house counsel to determine legal/risk posture and legal SOPs and standards.
• Handle larger, more complex agreements and contracts.
• Serve on the senior team and advise the CEO, COO, and senior leadership as needed.
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts covering diverse transactions, relationships, and partnerships.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation for established contracts and those in progress.
• Communicate and present contract-related information to stakeholders to ensure the appropriate teams receive necessary details.
• Partner with HR on employment-related matters, corporate policies, and related needs.
• Manage outside counsel in close coordination with the CEO.
• Create and manage contracting playbooks in collaboration with in-house counsel.
• Solve contract-related issues in real time with other parties.
• Develop processes to evaluate whether contracts are favorable, including financial and business impact, and to take steps to minimize project risks.
• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes, and resolve disputes/conflict resolution with contractors.
• Handle liability and insurance claims as the primary point of contact, working closely with the CEO, COO, and the insurance company.
• Manage contract compliance best practices for the legal team and organization.
• Create and maintain a database of contract templates (e.g., non-disclosures, non-competes, release forms, partnership agreements, purchase orders, employment contracts, and independent contractor agreements).
• Mitigate common contract management risks, including financial, legal, and security risks.
• Respond to requests from internal departments and ensure contracts are drafted and executed promptly and correctly.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and seniority levels.
• Ensure contracts comply with insurance policies, updating policies as needed.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local business laws and regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Juris Doctor degree or an international equivalent.
• Active bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of experience as a contract manager, or similar role at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage internal and external teams.
• High attention to detail, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and create organizational systems and filings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills across stakeholders (e.g., venues and internal teams).
• Strong time management skills.
• Results-oriented work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal character traits (kind, understanding, trustworthy).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy within schedule and budget constraints.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively and independently across projects of all scales.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exhibition experience or experience in entertainment.
• General understanding of arbitration and litigation and applicable rules (to coordinate with external litigation counsel when needed).
• General understanding of international law (helpful but not required).

Compensation & Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location

Applicants must be located in Georgia, Florida or Tennessee. This position is remote and may require occasional travel to the Atlanta, GA office.

Software

• Adobe Acrobat
• Dropbox
• Google Business: Gmail, Docs & Sheets
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
• 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 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.