Director and Corporate Legal Counsel
Department: Legal & Compliance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada – Corporate Headquarters
Reporting To: SVP, Deputy General Counsel
Description
We are looking for a great addition to Everi’s legal team. If you are interested in a position with us as a Director and Corporate Legal Counsel and have extensive experience driving effective negotiations and providing comprehensive legal guidance, this one is for you!
What Will You Be Doing?
- Lead corporate contract negotiations and offer diverse legal services, ensuring risk reduction and business optimization.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to finalize sales contracts, requests for proposals, and sales materials, fostering seamless partnerships.
- Master intricate technology agreements, encompassing software licensing, hosted services, and strategic alliances with key vendors.
- Guarantee compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry-standard requisites, upholding corporate governance.
- Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters, overseeing external counsel as needed.
- Shape marketing strategies, business partnerships, and regulatory policies, contributing to holistic company growth.
- Facilitate due diligence, negotiate documents, and facilitate complex transaction closures.
- Research, analyze, and deliver concise legal briefs to leadership and external counsel, addressing complex issues.
- Cultivate strategies to avert potential legal challenges and support avoidance measures.
- Mentor and supervise direct report employees, overseeing recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation. Thrive in a role that encourages innovation and leadership, while maintaining legal excellence.
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise for the job:
Education / Certification:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
- Law firm experience is preferred but not required.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Nevada. Or if licensed in another state, must obtain the state of Nevada in-house Counsel admission.
Job Knowledge / Minimum Work Experience:
- 3+ years of relevant law firm and/or corporate legal department experience in commercial, transactional, or finance law; casino gaming experience preferred.
- Significant experience drafting contracts.
- Demonstrated success in business counseling and risk mitigation.
- Experience working constructively and persuasively with business leaders.
Computer / Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn and become proficient in new software applications.
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) – No more “banking hours” to take a day off and the perfect way to prevent burnout and improve productivity.
Building on a solid culture and resounding positive feedback from Everi employees, Everi continues to receive recognition as a Top Workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
The compensation for this role considers a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location at which the position may ultimately be filled. At Everi, it is not typical for all individuals to be hired at or near the end of the range; compensation decisions depend on each case’s facts and circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 – $160,000 annually.
Everi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state, or local law.
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