General Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The General Counsel serves as Slick City Action Park’s internal legal advisor, providing practical legal guidance and support across the organization. This role works closely with executive leadership and department leaders to help the company navigate contracts, compliance requirements, employment-related matters, business risk, and other day-to-day legal needs.

The General Counsel will help review and manage agreements, research legal and regulatory matters, coordinate with outside counsel, support internal policies and compliance initiatives, and provide clear, business-focused guidance to internal stakeholders. In a fast-growing franchise environment, this position requires a hands-on approach — balancing legal expertise with operational practicality to enable efficient decision-making and scalable growth.

This role will oversee franchise legal matters, vendor agreements and contracts, employment-related legal issues, and regulatory compliance while helping establish strong legal processes and governance standards across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Legal Advisory

• Provide legal guidance to executive leadership and department leaders regarding general business and operational matters.

• Research and interpret federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to company operations.

• Assist leadership in evaluating legal risks associated with business decisions, policies, and operational practices.

• Translate legal requirements into practical and understandable recommendations for non-legal stakeholders.

• Research emerging legal issues and provide recommendations as business needs evolve.

2. Franchise & Corporate Governance

• Support franchise development activities including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), franchise agreements, renewals, and transfers.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state franchise laws and registration requirements.

• Advise leadership on governance matters, policies, and corporate structure.

3. Corporate Governance & Business Support

• Assist with general corporate governance matters, company policies, and organizational documentation.

• Maintain and organize corporate legal records and documentation.

• Support business initiatives by researching applicable legal requirements and identifying potential risks.

• Assist with licensing, registrations, filings, and other corporate compliance requirements.

• Partner with leadership and outside counsel when specialized legal expertise is required.

4. Contract Management & Negotiation

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, and other business contracts.

• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate revisions or protections.

• Assist business leaders with contract negotiations and interpretation of contractual obligations.

• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and legal documents.

• Support the development of consistent contract review, approval, execution, and recordkeeping processes.

• Track contractual obligations, renewal dates, and other important legal requirements as appropriate.

5. Employment & HR Support

• Partner with Human Resources on general employment law and workplace compliance matters.

• Provide guidance regarding company policies, employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations as appropriate.

• Review employment-related agreements, policies, releases, and other documentation.

• Research federal, state, and local employment requirements affecting company operations.

• Assist HR in identifying and addressing potential employment-related legal risks.

6. Risk Management & Compliance

• Assist in identifying legal and regulatory risks across company operations.

• Develop practical recommendations and processes to reduce organizational risk.

• Support company compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Safety, and other departments on compliance-related initiatives.

• Assist with insurance, claims, liability, and other risk-related matters as needed.

• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and communicate potential impacts to appropriate stakeholders.

7. Claims, Disputes, & Outside Counsel Management

• Assist with claims, disputes, demand letters, regulatory inquiries, and other legal matters.

• Coordinate with outside counsel when matters require specialized expertise or litigation support.

• Gather documentation and information needed to respond to legal claims, disputes, discovery requests, or regulatory inquiries.

• Track the status of legal matters and communicate updates to leadership.

• Help evaluate practical resolution strategies while considering legal exposure, cost, and business impact.

• Assist with managing outside legal expenses and ensuring outside counsel is used appropriately and efficiently.

8. Policies, Processes & Legal Operations

• Develop, review, and maintain company policies and legal procedures.

• Create templates, checklists, and processes that improve consistency and efficiency in handling legal matters.

• Provide legal and compliance education to managers and internal teams as appropriate.

• Maintain organized legal files, contracts, corporate records, and related documentation.

• Help establish scalable legal processes that support the continued growth of the organization.

Qualifications

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.

• Active license to practice law and a member in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Experience:

· 5+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar environment preferred.

· Experience supporting Family Entertainment Center, strongly preferred

· Experience supporting franchise, multi-unit, retail, hospitality, or entertainment organizations strongly preferred.

· Background in franchising, commercial contracts, and employment law.

· Experience managing outside counsel and litigation matters.

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

· Strong contract review, drafting, and negotiation capabilities.

· Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills.

· Ability to identify legal risks and recommend practical business solutions.

· Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

· Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with leaders across multiple departments.

· Ability to independently research and develop knowledge in unfamiliar areas of law.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, growing organization.

· Comfortable knowing when a matter requires specialized outside legal expertise.

· High level of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.

Core Competencies

· Practical Legal Judgment – Provides solutions that balance legal protection with operational practicality.

· Risk Awareness – Identifies potential legal exposure and recommends appropriate safeguards.

· Contract Management – Reviews and negotiates agreements while balancing legal protection with business objectives.

· Adaptability & Learning Agility – Develops knowledge across different areas of law as organizational needs evolve.

· Cross-Functional Partnership – Collaborates effectively with executives and operational leaders.

· Legal Research & Analysis – Effectively researches unfamiliar legal matters and applies findings to business situations.

· Communication – Explains legal requirements, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely.

· Organization & Prioritization – Effectively manages multiple legal matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.

· Ownership & Accountability – Takes responsibility for assigned legal matters and follows issues through resolution.

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Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or reviewing documents.

· Occasional travel for meetings, franchise support, or legal proceedings as needed.

· Ability to work in both office and remote environments.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility required to support business initiatives, negotiations, or urgent legal matters that may arise outside normal hours.

Benefits

· 401(k) with company match

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid time off and holiday pay

· Travel reimbursement

· Opportunities for training, advancement, and leadership growth

About Slick City Action Park

Slick City Action Park is the world’s first and only indoor slide and action sports park designed for all ages. We’re redefining family entertainment by combining massive slides, sport courts, and thrilling attractions into one high-energy destination. With locations expanding nationwide, Slick City is built on innovation, inclusivity, and creating safe, adrenaline-filled fun for every guest.