Corporate Legal Counsel @ Hard Rock International

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2022, Hard Rock Hotels was honored as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for the second year in a row among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study. This designation is the fourth consecutive year the iconic brand has been among top brands in this category.

HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes' Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit or shop.hardrock.com.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer, the incumbent primarily focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts to support the Company’s business operations and mitigate legal risks. They will work closely with various departments providing timely and practical legal advice to enable sound business decisions while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The position requires exemplary technical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task well in a fast-paced environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the frequent use of discretion and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

Contract Management : Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of commercial agreements, including leases, participation agreements, sales agreements, vendor contracts, master service agreements (MSAs), gaming device agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), SaaS agreements, entertainment contracts, and partnership agreements. Experience with technology transactions preferred.

Legal Advice & Counsel : Provide prompt, accurate, and relevant legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other departments on various legal topics impacting the business.

Risk Management : Identify, manage, and mitigate potential legal risks within contracts and business operations by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.

Compliance : Ensure the company complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and stay updated on changes in legislation that may affect the company.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with cross‑functional teams to address legal concerns proactively, and facilitate contract negotiations.

Documentation & Process Improvement : Maintain organized records of all legal documents and contracts, and assist in developing and improving legal department processes and contract templates to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to a state bar in good standing.

Experience working on SaaS contracts, and a deep knowledge of contract law, with a minimum of five years’ experience practicing law.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders.

Someone who has strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships and the interest in becoming an integral part in practice management will thrive in this position. Additional attributes include exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, initiative, managing multiple priorities, being self-motivated, having a can-do approach, and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently.

Additional Details

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL - SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member. Hard Rock welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Hard Rock to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.

Disclaimer

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).