USTA National Campus · 4 days ago
Counsel
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expUSTA National Campus is the national governing body for tennis in the United States, dedicated to promoting and developing the sport. The Counsel will provide strategic and legal advice across various business units, engage with internal clients, and collaborate with the legal team to ensure a consistent legal strategy within the organization.
Sports
Responsibilities
Provide Strategic and Legal Advice: on a wide spectrum of legal issues within the context of the USTA’s long-term strategic goals
Directly engage with Internal Clients by establishing strong, proactive relationships with leaders and team members across the supported business units
Collaborate with the Legal Team (e.g., litigation, IP, privacy) to ensure a unified and consistent legal strategy across the organization. This includes coordinating reviews, sharing institutional knowledge, and leveraging internal expertise
Counsel will support the following business units: Participation & Play (e.g., Play & Competition- Youth Pathway and Adult Competition; USTA Coaching– Education, Delivery & Development, Business Development & Operations; Strategy & Innovation–Retention & Brand, Business Intelligence & Analytics; Industry & Sales– Digital Business Development, National & Grassroots Sales & Partnerships) USTA National Campus (e.g., Events & Services; Facility & Operations) USA Tennis (e.g., Competitive Pathway, Athlete Performance & Operations, National & Global Events; Wheelchair Tennis) Intellectual Property (clearance, maintenance, enforcement)
Representative tasks and responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of legal documents such as consulting agreements, sponsorships, vendor services, facility use agreements, digital agreements; reviewing marketing collateral, sweepstakes, creating policies, researching, and troubleshooting a wide variety of issues as they arise, special projects, etc
Engage in extensive verbal and written communication with USTA clients (including advising all levels of USTA staff)
Serve as a member of the USTA Legal Department team, providing regular interaction, counsel, and legal support as needed
Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments to proactively counsel business units and manage legal exposure
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of applicable law practice experience
Current Member Florida State Bar or able to obtain Florida Bar in-house counsel registration
Superior drafting/writing and research ability
Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills
Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Self-starter and independent worker, with sound decision-making abilities, significant attention to detail
Business acumen with a forward-thinking, innovative mindset
Preferred
some in-house and/or sports-related experience is preferable
Benefits
Flexibility: Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines a balance of remote working with in-office collaboration to spark teamwork and creativity.
Comprehensive benefits designed to meet your unique needs: Medical, dental, vision, access to doctors virtually, a flexible spending account to manage your health and dependent care expenses, and life and disability insurance are a small part of our offerings.
Time to recharge and energize : Generous paid time off policy - including vacation, sick, personal, and paid holidays, parental leave, and a paid winter recess.
Plan for your future financially and professionally: 401(k) with employer matching (up to 3%), promotional and growth opportunities, and Learning and Development programs to learn on the job
Mental and emotional wellness: Resources for overall well-being, including mental health and meditation benefits.
Other cool perks: A personalized health management program, pet insurance, commuter benefits, identity theft protection, discounts with our network of partners, and fun events are just a few of the optional benefits available.
Company
USTA National Campus
The USTA National Campus is your one-stop destination for tennis, pickleball, and padel.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase