Associate Counsel

Position:Associate Counsel – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Legal

Reports to: General Counsel

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Cardinals Organizational Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Job Summary:

The Associate Counsel is a critical player in the Arizona Cardinals legal department and will provide legal support to business units across the Arizona Cardinals and its affiliated organizations. The position will provide support on legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements. This position will require excellent business judgment, adept problem solving and strategic thinking, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-past, evolving, environment.

Primary Job Duties:

The Associate Counsel will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including vendor/service agreements including software and SAAS agreements, event contracts, non-disclosure agreements, marketing and sponsorship agreements, real estate agreements, broadcast agreements, employment agreements, event agreements, advertising/sponsorship agreements, license agreements for suites and other premium stadium products, waivers, consents and general legal documentation
• Advise and assist on privacy matters and advertising and marketing initiatives, including sweepstakes, contests and promotions, (for example, drafting rules, releases, and reviewing promotional and creative materials)
• Advise with employee relations and labor relations concerns in partnership with People Operations and internal and external counsel
• Assist with corporate governance and corporate finance matters
• Support legal team with the management of various litigation and arbitration matters
• Ensure compliance with record retention, privacy and data protection laws and regulations
• Work closely with individual departments and related entities to anticipate, identify and manage liability areas and legal exposure; risk management
• Advise on complex business transactions
• Review, understand, maintain and provide advice on all corporate documents, NFL documents and agreements with business partners
• Interpret, draft/revise and administer guidance related to NFL rules, alcoholic beverage regulations and other applicable rules and regulations
• Help facilitate the day-to-day operations of the in-house Legal Department
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school
• Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience as a transactional attorney
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona, or qualifying as In-House Counsel under State Bar of Arizona Rule 38(a)
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts required
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including ability to translate legal reasoning for non-lawyers
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build strong, collaborative and consultative relationships with key business partners
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Flexibility and the ability to work non-standard hours as needed
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, ability to research and offer ideas for solutions that demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple completing priorities that require strong project management and decision-making capabilities
• Experience contributing to a healthy culture within an organization where employees feel valued, engaged, and united toward the common goals of championship-level performance

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.