Legal Counsel
Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
Position Details
- Job Title/Function: Legal Counsel
- Department: Legal Department
- Reports to: In the US, the head of Admin – and from Europe, the General Counsel
- Grade: Manager
- Place of work: Miami, Florida, U.S.
- Type of Contract: Two years until the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM – with a possibility to extend depending on the expansion of the U.S. business
Purpose
Supporting the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel contributes to the day-to-day operations of the department.
He/she is responsible for coordinating the contractual process of the sports event delivered by HBS in the U.S.
He/she provides admin, legal support and expertise on corporate matters and event-time operations.
Main Responsibilities
- Reviewing of suppliers’ contracts, drafting, negotiating and/or reviewing various services contracts, consultancy contracts, non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
- Management of corporate documents for HBS entities in the U.S. in collaboration with law firms
- Monitoring events’ contractual processes with other departments and informing the General Counsel about incoming contracts (Procurement tool)
- Responsible for non-event related contracts (day-to-day contracts)
- Assistance of the General Counsel in insurance matters
- Assistance of the Head of Legal for GDPR and Compliance matters
Position Relevant Skills (Education/Work/Experience/IT)
- Higher education, Business Law Degree with good general knowledge
- First experience in a law firm or company
- Between three and five years of experience
- Mature person with high integrity and ready to work in an international environment
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good knowledge of Windows Applications, especially Word and Excel
Key Interactions
- All HBS Departments
- The Finance and Admin Departments
General Skills
HBS is looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced international environment, are highly customer service oriented, can learn quickly, have a strong sense of responsibility, and who work well as part of a team. In addition, a hands-on approach, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure are required.
Required Languages
- English fluent (Spoken & Written)
How to Apply
- Please apply to find out more. We consider every application and will respond as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities.
- Please send your resume by email to the HBS HR Department: recruitmentusa@hbs.tv.
Note: This Job Description is a true reflection of the expected responsibilities for this position at the time of writing, but it is not an exclusive list of the tasks to be undertaken as they may evolve over time. HBS staff need to have a willingness to undertake other tasks than those listed in this Job Description as required (potentially on other projects).
