Legal Coordinator

Job Description

Cavaliers Holdings LLC is committed to delivering unparalleled sports and entertainment experiences fueled by a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to find talent that defines being the DIFF through a ''Care – Lead – Engage'' (CLE) philosophy across all aspects of our business. If this sounds like a culture you can thrive in, and you enjoy working in fast-pace and high energy setting, then we want to talk to YOU!

The Cavaliers legal department provides advice and counsel with respect to all business operations of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland Monsters (AHL), Cleveland Charge (NBAGL) and Cavs Legion GC (NBA2K).
Our lawyers negotiate and advise on the structuring of business arrangements with counterparties in a variety of areas, including television, digital media, sponsorship, gaming, and events.

We are looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented Legal Coordinator to support the legal department on a broad range of general commercial matters and business operations. A proactive and collaborative approach, attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills are essential.

This position will report to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and will work closely with the Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in management of contracts, including the general organization of, tracking of signatures, and calendaring applicable dates
• Operational and administrative support of the legal team including managing the forms database, organizing contract files, sending DocuSign, and following-up with all key stakeholders regarding status of projects and agreements to ensure timely and accurate execution
• Research, manage, and track contractual obligations, including by evaluating exclusivity requirements, tracking end dates and extension/termination options, and advising on assignment obligations
• Responding to inquiries on the status of agreements and negotiations, and development of internal processes and procedures
• Prepare reference charts, databases, and status reports
• Manage deliverables in connection with all executed agreements, including with respect to financial and insurance-related obligations
• Support General Counsel with risk management and insurance matters
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Prepare initial drafts of form corporate documents (such as confidentiality agreements, routine service agreements, and other agreements as appropriate) for review by in-house legal counsel
• Coordinate with various personnel throughout Cavaliers organization to help facilitate contracts and business initiatives and liaise with other Departments (e.g., Finance, Corporate Partnerships, People and Culture, Venue Operations, Marketing, etc.) to ensure compliance with company and NBA league policies
• Work on sweepstakes, contests and giveaways, including by preparing rules for review by in-house counsel
• Work closely with in-house counsel to provide periodic updates for all contract templates and other legal forms to support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with contract management software, DocuSign is preferred
• Superior time management, research, and organization skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), relationship-building abilities, and attention to detail
• An openness to learning, positive attitude, and self-starter mentality with demonstrable follow-through
• Outstanding prioritization including the ability to execute multiple, high-priority projects independently and on short timeframes
• Sound judgment, a curious mind and strong work ethic
• Creative, collaborative and business-oriented approach to problem solving

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwo45j-18-218-127-141-42 in your application.