Sky River Casino · 3 months ago
Vice President and General Counsel
Elk Grove, CA, 95757, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveSky River Casino is seeking a Vice President and General Counsel responsible for providing legal counsel and representation on a variety of legal issues, including gaming regulatory compliance and employment law. The role involves advising senior management, managing legal risks, and ensuring adherence to legal standards while supporting business strategies.
Gambling & Casinos
Responsibilities
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
Serves 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
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 (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the state of California
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a focus on gaming law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
Experience in managing legal teams and providing guidance to senior management
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and tribal gaming regulations
Ability to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations
Experience in contract negotiation and drafting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to navigate conflicts of interest and maintain ethical standards
Experience in litigation and dispute resolution
Ability to manage relationships with external counsel and legal consultants
Preferred
Experience working with tribal governments or in a tribal gaming environment
Knowledge of employment law and human resources practices
Experience in environmental law and sustainability practices
Familiarity with real estate law and financing agreements
Company
Sky River Casino
The most anticipated gaming resort and restaurant experience! Learn more at SkyRiverCasino.com. AT HIGHWAY 99 AND GRANT LINE ROAD IN ELK GROVE, CA.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase