Managing Chief Counsel

1 week ago

Toronto ON, Canada WNBA Toronto Team Full time

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Counsel to join our leadership team and help to drive our success.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the General Counsel is a strategic leader who has experience as a hands-on General Counsel (“GC”) to lead and manage the Team’s Legal Department. This role serves as a partner to key stakeholders, has experience in managing a wide range of negotiations and transactions, in the context of team promotions, stadium revenue streams and technology deals as well as adeptly handling any employment law, intellectual property, compliance and risk management issues. This role is a unique opportunity to help define and build this exciting team and bring it to life across Canada

The General Counsel is a key member of the team’s leadership team and will be looked on to provide experienced and sound business judgment and legal advice to the organization. Toronto WB Inc. is committed to excellence and offers a fast-paced work environment, built on collaboration, growth, and a culture of teamwork, innovation, and community engagement.

You have strong people management and leadership skills and can manage the Team’s Legal Department. Structure, review, draft and negotiate both routine commercial contracts, and highly complex, customized, mission-critical business agreements, including corporate sponsorships, suite agreements, sweepstakes, ticketing, marketing, event, media rights & technology, premium hospitality, and licensing agreements.
Provide expert and practical legal analysis and advice in support of the Team and its stakeholders on a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to labour & employment, intellectual property, marketing, data collection, privacy, and tax, with an eye toward anticipating and limiting potential risk while balancing business objectives.
Select, manage, and liaise with external law firm counsel and alternative legal service providers offering legal advice to the organization, as necessary.
Oversee all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution on behalf of the Team (including selection and management of outside counsel).
Guide risk management activities for the Team, as necessary, and provide training on risk mitigation to all stakeholders including de-risking contracts and communications.
Develop and lead internal corporate compliance programs, including compliance with terms of existing contracts with rights holders, sponsors, vendors, and other interested parties, as well as compliance with applicable WNBA policies, local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations.
Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders and staff.
In coordination with business colleagues, develop and maintain all relevant policies and guidelines; A minimum of five (5) years legal experience.
Preferred licensed and in good standing to practice law in Ontario.
Adaptability – Flexible in the face of change; telephone and email.
Service Driven – Interacts positively with executives, clients, customers, guests and peers. Recognizes that the role is to be of service to the Executive and that the quality of service provided reflects on the Executive. Problem recognition, analysis and problem-solving skills; Standards of Performance:

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

Toronto WB Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.

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