Chief Legal Officer

CANUCKS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

**Position**: Chief Legal Officer

**Department**: Legal

**Reports to**: President, CSE Business Operations

**SUMMARY**:
Reporting to the President, Business Operations of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE), the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is responsible for overseeing the strategic, proactive, efficient and effective delivery of a comprehensive range of legal services to the Aquilini Group’s Toptable Group of Restaurants and CSE’s various properties including the Vancouver Canucks (NHL Hockey Club), Abbotsford Canucks (AHL Hockey Club), Vancouver Warriors (NLL Lacrosse Club), Vancouver Titans and Seattle Surge (eSports Teams), Rogers Arena and Abbotsford Centre.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
(other duties may be assigned as required)

Develop and lead the corporate legal strategy for both Canucks Sports & Entertainment and its sister company, Toptable Restaurant Group, to promote and protect the organizations’ business matters
Lead the Legal team who support CSE
Provide legal, practical and strategic business advice, as requested, to the appropriate stakeholders
Provide legal advice and actively participate in negotiations for new business opportunities of Toptable and CSE
Provide strategic advice and legal support to Ownership and the President, as required
Provide guidance, as required, on the negotiation, drafting and administering of sponsorship, event licensing, facility leases and licensing, broadcast, executive suite and other agreements or documentation
Protect and administer trademarks and other intellectual property rights of the Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena, Toptable Group and the associated family of companies and Foundations
Oversee the corporate legal records of the various entities associated with the Toptable Group and Canucks Sports & Entertainment, including the Foundations and serve as the Secretary and Counsel to the various Foundations
Liaise with and manage external counsel providing legal advice to the organization
Manage litigation files, as necessary
Develop and lead internal audit and corporate compliance programs
Oversight of the organizations insurance programs for risk management
Assess and mitigate legal risks of CSE and TT business activities
Understand and monitor CSE’s activities in relation to the NHL Regulations
Advise Hockey Operations and Finance with respect to issues arising under the CBA
Conduct legal research, as required
Work closely with CSE/TT Ownership and Senior Executive on initiatives that significantly affect the budget of strategic objectives of the organization
Serve as a committed and responsible member of the Executive Team, contributing to the strategic planning process

**EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**:
LLB or JD
Member in good standing of the Law Society of BC; Admission to the B.C. bar required
Minimum 10-15 year call, with extensive experience negotiating, drafting and administering contracts
Solid experience in various areas of law including contract law, employment law, the judicial system and procedures, current and developing legal issues and trends, legal documentation procedures and requirements, as well as a range of applicable laws and regulations that impact on all facets of business policy and operations
Solid research skills
A confident and articulate leader with excellent presentation and negotiating skills
Articulate, professional with superior verbal and written communication skills
A keen ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare strong legal arguments and opinions
A solid understanding of budgets and the budgeting process
Exceptionally well organized
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
A demonstrated willingness to work extended hours, as required
A proven ability to work productively and deliver results in a high pressure environment
Proficient in MS Office suite of programs

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.