Boyd Gaming · 2 days ago
Vice President and General Counsel - Sky River
Elk Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBoyd Gaming Corporation is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. The Vice President and General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel on gaming regulatory compliance, employment law, and vendor contracting while guiding senior management on legal and business strategies.
CasinoGamblingGaming
Responsibilities
Preferred: Active membership in the California State Bar
Learns and applies knowledge of the Tribe’s sovereignty, jurisdiction, and authority in all legal matters to all applicable job functions/duties of this role, with the intent to protect, promote, respect, and uphold
Studies statutes, decisions, and ordinances to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for Sky River Casino
Monitors, interprets and applies jurisdictional gaming regulations, as necessary, advising senior management of current and pending amendments or additions to legal issues
Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit
Serves as an agent of the Company in various transactions, including contracts, lease agreements, insurance, infractions of governmental regulations, and other matters
Represents the Company in litigation, disputes arising from joint venture activities (e.g., breach of contract, fiduciary duty claims, and tort liability), and other legal proceedings
Identifies and advises on risks in joint ventures related to liability, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property
Ensures Company understands and fulfills fiduciary duties to joint ventures and other parties involved
Navigates conflicts of interest and maintains ethical standards in representation
Servs as a liaison between the Company and other joint venture parties, government agencies, and external counsel
Represents the Company’s interests in negotiations, public forums, and strategic discussions
Advises department heads based on sound legal judgment
Prepares business contracts and administers other legal matters
Prepares various other agreements on behalf of the company including nondisclosure agreements, real estate documents, financing, and outsourcing agreements
Researches legal questions and performs research as required
Manages an internal legal team, providing guidance and support for their professional growth, as well as annual performance reviews on a yearly basis
Drafts separation and employment agreements and handles other employment matters as needed
Maintains daily contact with guests and legal counsel representing guests regarding transactional agreements and other legal issues
Manages relationships with external counsel and legal consultants
Strictly adheres to all company policies and procedures at all times
Enforces internal policies as necessary
Maintains a current knowledge of programs, promotions, and all property and company activities
Displays a positive and productive attitude at all times with guests and Team Members
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Sky River’s policies and applicable laws
Ensures the health, safety and welfare of all Team Members and visitors within area of control
Ensures compliance with all relevant health and safety legislative requirements
Oversees all retail contracting including leasing, subleasing, etc
Oversees social and product compliance and environmental sustainability
Conducts internal monitoring and audits
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited law school
10 years of gaming law, employee law, and labor relations, or related field experience, with 5 years in a supervisory capacity required
Active membership in the California State Bar
Substantial experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a casino or hospitality-related industry
Experience in analyzing and addressing tribal sovereignty issues
Experience in representing parties in joint ventures and/or joint representation arrangements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of energy and output
Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
Must have a comprehensive understanding of player tracking systems and complimentary guidelines consistent with normal industry standards
Commitment to guest service excellence and ethical conduct
Working knowledge of company internal controls and Policies and Procedures
Preferred
Active membership in the California State Bar
Company
Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
Ted Bogich
Chief Operating Officer
Steve Thompson
Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2025-11-12
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