Assist the Legal Team in support of all legal matters, including transactions and litigation.
Manage overall workflow for the Legal Department.
Track status of various contracts and documents, and prompt internal departments regarding status.
Serve as custodian of all executed contracts, policies, and other legal documents.
Review incoming documents/agreements.
Input deal components into Contract Management Software.
Draft basic amendments and other legal documents (e.g., Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consent Letters, Consulting Agreements) with oversight of attorneys.
Review and assist with structuring various contracts including but not limited to sponsorship agreements, trade agreements, and various marketing, vendor, and services agreements.
Review sponsorship, trade, broadcasting, and various other team agreements to ensure they comply with USL rules.
Manage a portfolio of intellectual property.
Draft contest and promotion rules.
Draft waivers and releases for various events, activations, and promotions.
Analyze various operational policies and procedures with respect to best practices. Draft executive summaries, reports, and policies based on findings.
Primarily responsible for Franchise Disclosure Document renewals by maintaining and compiling relevant documents, completing applications, and other tasks as necessary.
Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and provide factual and legal research on key issues.
Manage various legal projects and deadlines as liaison to internal departments.
Prepare correspondence to teams.
Track calendar objectives and tickler updates (including tracking of daily agenda items, as well as Franchise Agreement renewals and defaults).
Assist with preparing, sorting, and mailing legal documents.
Perform other general legal and administrative responsibilities as requested and as necessary.
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.