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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment · 2 days ago

Colorado Rapids Head of Legal

Commerce City, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. They are seeking a Head of Legal for the Colorado Rapids who will serve as the primary legal advisor, providing end-to-end legal support across sporting, commercial, operational, and corporate functions while ensuring compliance with league rules and applicable laws.

Sports

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Rapids’ executive leadership and department heads across sporting and commercial initiatives

Provide practical, risk-based legal advice that enables decision-making while protecting the club’s legal, financial, and reputational interests

Act as the central point of coordination between the Rapids and KSE Legal on escalated, cross-entity, or enterprise-wide matters

Support sporting operations with contracts relating to players, technical staff, consultants, performance providers, scouting services, and football operations vendors

Draft, negotiate, and administer a wide range of agreements, including sponsorships, media and content deals, intellectual property licenses, merchandising agreements, venue-related contracts, independent contractor agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor/service provider contracts

Implement and manage contract lifecycle processes, including templates, approval workflows, renewal tracking, and internal record-keeping

Review marketing, promotional, and fan-facing materials for legal compliance, rights clearances, and risk exposure

Advise on and ensure compliance with MLS Rules and Regulations, including roster mechanisms, employment structures, player agreements, and league policies

Support league reporting, submissions, and audits in coordination with MLS and KSE

Monitor changes to league rules, federation requirements, and relevant laws, proactively advising leadership on impacts and implementation

Participate in league legal working groups, training sessions, and conference calls as required

Manage and advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, content licensing, music rights, image rights, and brand usage

Support enforcement of club IP rights and proper third-party use of Rapids and MLS marks

Coordinate with marketing and digital teams to ensure compliant and strategic use of IP across platforms

Assist in the development, review, and enforcement of internal policies and procedures across all departments

Support company risk management initiatives

Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, document standards, training, and internal education

Act as the club’s internal lead on immigration-related matters for players, technical staff, and international hires

Liaise with outside immigration counsel to ensure timely and compliant visa and work authorization processes

Advise sporting leadership on immigration timelines and risk considerations impacting roster planning

Manage disputes, claims, and pre-litigation matters involving the club

Oversee and coordinate outside counsel as necessary, including budgeting, strategy alignment, and matter management

Support responses to league, regulatory, or third-party claims

Supervisor of Rapids Director of Safeguarding

Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the Rapids President, Rapids CBO, and KSE General Counsel

Provide legal support for matchday operations, special events, and commercial activations as needed

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (JD)U.S. State Bar admissionCorporate transactional lawLegal document draftingNegotiating skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteSports law experienceProblem-solving abilitiesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Admitted to and in good standing with a U.S. State Bar

5+ years of relevant experience in corporate transactional law

Advanced negotiating and writing skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions

Proven track record in managing complex legal matters, including litigation, transactions, and compliance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with contract management systems

Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and subject matters efficiently

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively