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Associate General Counsel

Golden State
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$265,000 - $299,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctor degree with an active bar license to practice in-house in California
  • 7+ years of legal experience, ideally with a combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house counsel experience
  • Deep expertise in labor and employment law, including experience with labor unions and workplace investigations
  • Strong people management skills, with experience overseeing employees within risk and compliance disciplines
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Nice to have
  • Experience working with sports and entertainment clients and/or venues
  • Experience building scalable legal infrastructure, including litigation management processes and compliance frameworks
What the job really is

The Associate General Counsel will manage the organization's litigation portfolio, focusing on labor and employment matters, commercial disputes, and compliance with employment laws. This role involves collaborating with Human Resources and operational teams, providing legal guidance, overseeing pre-litigation disputes, and mentoring risk and compliance personnel. The position requires a proactive approach to minimize disputes and ensure compliance across all business units.

Benefits
  • $265,000 - $299,000 Per Year + Bonus
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
  • Employer 401K match
  • Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
  • Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!
Things to weigh
  • High visibility role may come with significant pressure
  • Experience with sports and entertainment clients is preferred but not mandatory
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