[Hiring] Senior Legal Counsel - Arbitrations @United States Center For Safesport

Role Description

The Senior Legal Counsel – Arbitrations (SLC-A) works closely with the Deputy General Counsel on legal matters impacting the U.S. Center for SafeSport, with a primary focus on handling and conducting arbitrations. The SLC-A also collaborates with various teams on Response and Resolution matters and requires independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize workload.

• Serve as the Center’s primary attorney for handling and conducting arbitrations.
• Prepare for, develop strategy for, and present the Center’s position at arbitration hearings.
• Regularly communicate with Claimants and witnesses in preparation for arbitration.
• Work closely with Deputy General Counsel on the Center’s response to litigation and subpoenas.
• Assist in the oversight of Center governance functions.
• Align with various teams to identify policies applicable to alleged violations.
• Support decision-making across the Response & Resolution department.
• Collaborate with Deputy General Counsel on legal implications of pending litigation matters.
• Partner and collaborate daily with paralegals to ensure efficient functioning of arbitration and litigation matters.
• Regularly liaise with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with interruptions in a busy office environment.
• Thoroughness, accuracy, and great attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, initiative, and a commitment to the Center’s mission.
• Proven ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgement.
• Collaborative and flexible work style.
• Thoughtful and deliberative decision making.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practices and principles.
• Ability to work independently and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills that lead to collaborative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct arbitrations and advocate effectively for an organization.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive subject matter (i.e., child abuse, sexual misconduct, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams preferred.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school required.
• Licensed to practice or advise on legal matters in the United States.
• Member in good standing of at least one State Bar Association.
• Minimum five years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or other relevant legal experience.
• Strong litigation and trial background, including significant first-chair experience.
• Experience handling and conducting arbitrations and/or trials.
• Exceptional demonstrated legal writing abilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Group health insurance options.
• Employer paid life insurance, disability, and parental leave coverages.
• 401k plan with employer match.

Company Description

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. We endeavor to lead the movement to make sport safer for all through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.