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Commerce Casino is the world’s largest card casino offering more than 200 tables. Established in 1983, the casino values its staff of over 2,500 employees and is proud to be known as “Where the World Comes to Play.” Commerce Casino offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation time, and much more!

OVERVIEW
The Associate Counsel provides support to the General Counsel and various Casino departments on multiple aspects of the business including commercial contracting, privacy and compliance, and related issues. The Associate Counsel plays a meaningful role in the growth and continuous improvement of the legal team and processes. The Associate Counsel collaborates with senior leadership in the pursuit of developing simple solutions to complex issues.

PRIMARY DUTIES
⦁ Support Commerce Casino’s operational organization by providing sound and reasonable legal advice;
⦁ Draft, revise, review, negotiate and support leadership with commercial contracts related to vendor services, sponsorship, consulting, marketing, licensing, technology, privacy, cybersecurity, facility/building leases, NDAs and other agreements;
⦁ Draft and update model standard templates and clauses;
⦁ Draft and review other commercial contracts, including licensing and supply chain;
⦁ Partner with commercial real estate management to draft, review and revise commercial real estate and tenant contracts;
⦁ Provide support to the legal department and leadership team with advise and counsel related to all aspects of the business;
⦁ Collaborate with executive and senior team members to provide advice and professional guidance on risks and suitability of contracts and programs in furtherance of departmental and company goals;
⦁ Support the development of internal policies and guidelines for contract management; conduct and evaluate risk assessments for existing and new contracts, analyze results and make recommendations to ensure compliance with laws and internal standards;
⦁ Coordinate with IT and executive team to plan and execute on privacy initiatives; conduct research and provide advice and guidance on existing and emerging laws and regulations;
⦁ Provide support as necessary to other functions of the Legal Department, such as privacy/cybersecurity, policies and procedures, labor and employment, document retention, claims, litigation, compliance, and special projects, as assigned by the General Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS
⦁ Minimum of 10 years of legal experience preferred.
⦁ Law degree from accredited legal program and member of the California bar in good standing.
⦁ Must obtain and maintain a Key Employee License from the Bureau of Gambling Control.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in knowing when and how to raise issues to the appropriate level and propose solutions.
⦁ Outstanding writing, editing, negotiation and analytical skills; strong organizational abilities and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, with a wide variety of legal issues.
⦁ Excellent communication skills, ability to build positive relationships across a wide variety of departments and levels.
⦁ Ability to dive into details, understand business processes, and document procedures, policies and guidelines.