General Counsel

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management firm serving high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry. Tri Star provides comprehensive financial and advisory services including accounting, tax, tour management and wealth preservation strategy. We foster a culture of professionals who are committed to super serving our clients and their trusted advisors. Tri Star seeks to employ innovative methods to provide the highest level of accounting and business management services. We create a financial foundation and path to sustain growth and stability which allows our clients to focus on their fullest professional and personal goals.

Position Summary

This position requires a highly organized individual who possesses strong initiative and can complete multiple projects in a deadline driven environment. This individual must be able to communicate effectively.

Job Essentials, Responsibilities, Duties

• Develop and assess contracts on service agreements, non-disclosure, terms and conditions, real estate transactions, and all other contracts relevant to business operations.
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with Tri Star’s best practices, policies, and business goals.
• Serve as the key contact for the firm.
• Expedite and review contracts from client attorneys, business managers, insurance companies, production companies or any other contractual agreements.
• Work with the CEO and outside counsel to develop contract strategies.
• Draft corporate engagement letters.
• Work collaboratively to develop and/or improve systems, processes, controls, and procedures that improve the overall efficiency of the firm and insure excellent client service.
• Serves as a key resource for leadership decisions on process and business strategy.

• Provide rapid, practical, business-oriented legal/commercial contract advice directly to the CEO.
• Evaluate and quantify Tri Star’s contract and indemnification risk.
• Apply innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues, minimize risk and foster long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with and facilitate cross-team decision-making.
• Endorse contracts prior to submission to the CEO for approval and processing by Business Management.
• Act as a strategic partner on the Executive Leadership team and will work closely with the staff to ensure they are meeting performance expectations and will coach and develop the team to ensure they are delivering against key business metrics.

Specific Job Knowledge, skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of Tri Star personnel.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, both as an individual and a team.
• Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to strategize and think creatively.
• Attention to detail, self-starter.
• Ability to understand, and accurately articulate and document, complex transactions.

• High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to team effectively with colleagues in other functions.
• Expertise in negotiation techniques, contract law, contract drafting, licensing, intellectual property, and project management.
• Solution-oriented thinking with focus on exceptional client service.
• Identify, drive, and implement change opportunities and initiatives.
• Experience in human resources required.

• Excellent Organizational skills; demonstrated ability to create, plan and successfully execute projects; the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent contract review and drafting skills.

• Ability to assess size and scope of contemplated transactions and to tailor contracts and negotiation effort accordingly.
• Superior analytical and writing skills and ability, together with strong business and financial acumen.

• Proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous job.
• Experience managing a staff is a must.

Qualifications

• 7+ years working in legal and Business Affairs in the entertainment industry.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BBA/BBS) required from an accredited 4-year college.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Proven track record in building and managing teams
• Preference given to multi-family office experience

Tri Star Core Values

PERFORMANCE: We provide clients with excellent reporting and service

HONEST & INTEGRITY: We are transparent and accountable, always being truthful to staff and clients

TEAMWORK: We actively participate in group discussions, tasks, and projects

COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to our roles within Tri Star, the core values of the firm and the clients

TECHNOLOGY: We seek to capitalize on innovative technologies and contribute to positive change in the firm

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all requirements of this position.