Associate General Counsel/Senior Corporate Counsel - Compass Group, North America

Levy Sector









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About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.




Job Summary




The Associate General Counsel/Sr. Corporate Counsel is responsible for negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and management agreements with Levy’s key business partners, with oversight from the General Counsel, overseeing new business RFPs, and overseeing and managing contracting for Levy’s outside vendors. The role will have a direct reporting relationship to the General Counsel. The role is based in Chicago, with a hybrid work schedule.





Job Responsibilities



Directly negotiating, drafting, and advising on RFPs, commercial contracts and management agreements on Levy’s behalf.



+ Drafting and advising on all types of contracts, including but not limited to contracts related to all outside vendors, including temporary service agencies, non-for-profit organizations, subcontractors, and licensees, as well as other commercial contracting issues.


+ Ensuring compliance with Levy policies, including overseeing contracting compliance for Levy’s outside vendors.


+ Identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities within areas or responsibility and educating clients and business partners accordingly.


+ Overseeing compliance with subpoenas and information requests.


+ Independently handling legal matters or projects.


+ Providing sound legal advice to business leadership and internal clients on strategies, actions and decisions related to commercial contacts, and recognizing when the advice of more senior counsel or outside counsel is appropriate.


+ Advocating company’s interests in assigned matters.


+ Serving as an indispensable partner to location management.


+ Ensuring adherence to time-sensitive deadlines.







EXPERIENCE



+ 7+ years of legal experience at law firm or in-house position.


+ A strong background in commercial contracts and general corporate law.


+ Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions.


+ Familiarity with hospitality/food service industry a plus.







SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS



+ J.D. from an accredited law school, including active bar membership.


+ Demonstrated superior collaboration and relationship building skills.


+ Outstanding critical reasoning and analytical skills, punctuated with common sense.


+ Successful candidate must be a self-starter and able to identify and analyze diverse contractual issues and effectively communicate conclusions to business management.


+ Title will be commensurate with experience. Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture






Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture (http://www.levyrestaurants.com/our-culture/)





Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.



Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.



We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.






+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Flexible Time Off Plan


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.


Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.