About this opportunity
NCSA College Recruiting lists this Legal Counsel, Events opportunity in bradenton, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
Position Summary
The Legal Counsel, Events role will focus on the events, facilities, and sponsorship business IMG Academy. The ideal candidate has extensive transactional experience at a top law firm or in-house with a specialty in sports law and/or live events.
Position Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating sponsorship, event, facility-use, appearance, vendor and other agreements, primarily in connection with hosting sporting events
Providing real-time advice on business and legal issues relating to live events and preparatory boarding school related issues, including interpretation and enforcement of contracts and policies
Drafting and managing registration forms and releases
Familiarity with drafting and reviewing construction and facility management agreements
Researching and staying up to date on the latest trends and issues for live events, including the participation of minors in live events
Efficiently managing contract-administration and document-management processes
Implementing and refining policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant environment for student-athletes, campers, event participants, and guests of IMG Academy
Supporting other members of the IMG Academy Legal Team, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum 5 years’ experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
Demonstrated proficiency and specialization in sporting events, facilities, and sponsorships.
Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member through \"Authorized House Counsel\" status within twelve months of employment.
Exceptional drafting, investigation, negotiation, and organizational skills with a proficiency in AI
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that will enable interaction with a range of personalities and styles in a fast-paced business environment
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, creative problem-solving abilities and a practical business-oriented viewpoint
Detail-oriented, ability to \"own\" multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize and produce quality work within deadlines
Upbeat temperament, dynamic personality, proactive and highly team-oriented approach to work
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website:
Benefits
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
and more!
Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
bradenton, FL, 34205, US
Who can apply
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