VP & Assistant General Counsel, U.S. Sector

VP & Assistant General Counsel, U.S. Sector

We are seeking a VP & Assistant General Counsel to join the U.S. commercial legal team for the Sports and Entertainment line of business. The position reports to the SVP & Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Business, and is based at Aramark HQ in Philadelphia.

Job Responsibilities

Trusted Partner: Serve as a member of the senior leadership team of one or more assigned business unit(s). Provide sound advice on strategic, business and legal topics, including sales strategy, regulatory issues, strategic partnerships, contract interpretation questions, risk considerations, and commercial disputes. Collaborate with business and functional leadership to ensure satisfaction with nature and degree of legal support.

Team: Manage, develop and inspire a team of attorneys and other legal professionals. Ensure excellence of team's deliverables and support through delegation, prioritization, and coaching.

Commercial Legal Strategy and Support: Accountable for effective handling of complex matters, including negotiation of complex commercial agreements, managing disputes and litigation, and providing legal support for M&A activity or other strategic partnerships. Manage contracting process and appropriate review of requests for proposals and bid responses as well as advise on strategic multi-year relationship building with external stakeholders and partnerships. Oversee outside counsel and manage external spend within agreed budgets. Handle emerging and high-profile matters with minimal supervision.

Leadership and Culture: Operate with a management mindset to influence business outcomes. Identify and lead impactful projects and initiatives. Model ownership and accountability. Provide input on US legal strategy. Promote a culture of trusted hospitality.

Travel: As needed (~10%) for in-person negotiations, trainings, and leadership meetings.

Qualifications

Educational background: Excellent academic credentials and J.D. required. Active law license in PA or ability to become licensed in PA.

Experience: At least 12 years of experience at a sophisticated law firm or corporate legal department, including experience working on complex commercial agreements, advising senior level clients, and leading a team. In-house leadership experience as well as having worked in commercial real estate, private equity and hospitality is preferred.

Skills: Excellent judgment and strategic thinker. Distills complex issues and knows how and when to communicate. Strong negotiator and consensus-builder. Effectively delegates, prioritizes, and manages expectations. Leads in a manner that inspires focus, action, and loyalty in team members. Willingness and ability to make difficult decisions regarding legal, business, and managerial issues.

Characteristics: Strong executive presence, business acumen, and ability to build trusting relationships at all levels. Exudes confidence and enthusiasm for innovation. Models and encourages a calm but responsive and proactive mindset when faced with challenges and competing priorities. Brings a sense of purpose and urgency and embraces Aramark's hospitality culture.