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Posted: 03-Jun-24

Location: Rosemont, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Business Office Operations - Compliance

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

Doctorate

Additional Information:

Employer will assist with relocation costs. The Assistant General Counsel will manage various functions within the Conference’s legal department, including contract review, legal analysis and research, outside counsel coordination, and policy development. This position provides crucial support to the Conference’s General Counsel as the Conference navigates the evolving legal landscape of collegiate athletics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversee the negotiation, review and execution of contracts and other legal documents related to event support, corporate structures and governance, licensing, marketing, sponsorships, and more Assist with the development of processes/protocols and legal policies within the Conference office and externally with peer conferences and the Conference’s member institutions Conduct research and analysis on emerging legal and business topics relevant to the Conference’s strategic positioning Collaborate with other departments to provide necessary legal guidance and support related to handbooks, manuals, and departmental procedures Assist with litigation management, including oversight of ancillary litigation Manage coordination with outside counsel, including document collection, litigation hold coordination, and discovery support Oversee intellectual property management and enforcement Assist General Counsel with negotiation and execution of strategic rights agreements (e.g. media, sponsorship etc.) Foster a culture of inclusion to support a diverse environment This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions and other duties as assigned.   REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree is required Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required Admission to IL state bar with good standing or ability to be admitted within reasonable time frame is required 4+ years of legal experience within a law firm or in-house at a similar organization is preferred Experience as a legal generalist with multifaceted experience is preferred Demonstrated experience in independent project management and executing on project goals A keen interest and knowledge of legal issues and key topics affecting collegiate athletics Problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite The ability to maintain punctual attendance and timely correspondence Commitment to travel, work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours   The Big Ten Conference is one of the strongest, most historic brands in all of sports. We offer a unique and dynamic workplace, along with a robust benefits package (employer-paid insurance coverages, generous retirement contribution, and much more). This position is based out of the Conference's Rosemont, IL headquarters.    The Big Ten Conference is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Big Ten Conference The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The broad-based programs of the 14 Big Ten institutions will provide over $200 million in direct financial support to more than 9,500 students for more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams in 42 different sports. The Big Ten sponsors 28 official conference sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse since 2013. For more information, visit www.bigten.org. Connections working at Big Ten Conference https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/20165088/assistant-general-counsel Return to Search Results