Draft, review, negotiate and interpret a wide variety of agreements with commercial vendors, corporate sponsors, suite and premium ticket holders, software licensors, information technology vendors, non-baseball event promoters, hotels, consultants and other business service providers.
Draft, review and manage waivers and releases for events, indemnification and insurance agreements and confidentiality agreements.
Work with Human Resources to oversee efficient administration of Workers Compensation claims, including California cumulative trauma claims.
Review and revise official rules for sweepstakes, contests and other promotions.
Manage insurance compliance, including prompt claims reporting, and organization of case files.
Assist in managing active litigation, including but not limited to insured general liability claims.
Assist in protecting, licensing and use of trademarks and other intellectual property.
Develop thorough understanding of and advise on agreements and documents related to the ballpark lease, ticketing, media rights, concessions, facility maintenance, the Phillies Urban Youth Academy and others.
Develop thorough understanding of applicable laws, MLB agreements, rules and regulations, legal trends and new developments to ensure The Phillies’ policies and procedures align with best practices and achieve compliance in a changing legal/regulatory environment.
Provide legal advice and assistance regarding compliance with labor and employment issues and compliance with all federal, state and local labor and employment laws.
Provide legal advice and assistance, in consultation with local counsel, regarding operations at The Phillies’ academy in the Dominican Republic and international scouts.
Work with and advise The Phillies’ Minor League affiliates (Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Reading Fightin Phils, Jersey Shore BlueClaws and Clearwater Threshers) on compliance with applicable laws and MLB rules and regulations.
Strategize with the Legal Department to find innovative solutions to continually improve department function.
Other duties and long-term projects, as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and Vice President, General Counsel.