Attorney

Ball Arena; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 192,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K/Employer Match

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) in Denver seeks a senior in-house attorney to support the EVP, Distribution & Deputy General Counsel across KSE and its subsidiaries, including Ball Arena. You will handle a broad range of legal matters, negotiate contracts, ensure governance, and advise internal teams.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. with bar admission and at least 8 years of legal experience in law firms and in-house roles, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission required.
• 8+ years of legal experience; mix of law firm and in-house preferred.
• Broad experience with contracts, licensing, privacy, IP rights and corporate governance.
• Organizational and project management skills to support internal clients.
• Ability to manage high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts (sponsorship, licensing, event, technology, media rights, etc.).
• Assist with corporate governance and corporate finance.
• Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Manage insurance matters with Risk Management.
• Assist with IP matters including trademarks, domains, copyrights.
• Ensure privacy and data protection compliance.
• Draft and monitor corporate policies.
• Monitor league rules and governance documents.
• Develop and conduct trainings on legal/compliance matters.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract drafting

Corporate governance

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

IP rights

Education

J.D. and bar admission

Job description

Reports To: EVP, Distribution & Deputy General Counsel

Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried – Exempt

Posting End Date: 10/12/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Nature of Work

Assist the EVP, Distribution & Deputy General Counsel with all legal and compliance matters associated with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and its subsidiaries, including the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Ball Arena, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Paramount Theater, Altitude Sports Network, Outdoor Sportsman Group, as well as several other media, broadcast and sporting entities (collectively “KSE”). In this role you will partner, coordinate, and communicate with colleagues at all levels and across all businesses at KSE delivering comprehensive legal services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support on all transactional matters related to the business operations of KSE, including, but not limited to, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as sponsorship, licensing agreements, event agreements, technology agreements, media rights agreements, ticketing agreements, marketing/promotional agreements, sweepstakes rules, retail leases, and arena operation and vendor agreements
• Assist with corporate governance and corporate finance matters
• Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel
• Management of insurance matters in coordination with Risk Management
• Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, domains and copyrights
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws and regulations
• Assist with drafting and monitoring corporate policies
• Analysis and monitoring of relevant league rules, regulations, directives, and governance documents
• Develop and conduct educational trainings for KSE employees on all relevant legal and compliance matters

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you will have or demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• J.D. and bar admission required
• 8+ years of legal experience; mix of law firm and in house experience preferred
• Broad, direct experience with a variety of legal matters, including contracts, licensing, privacy, intellectual property rights and corporate governance
• Organizational and project management skills necessary to support and advise internal clients and ensure projects are completed in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to manage high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to frequently changing work environment, learn and advise on new or changing areas of the law, and deliver on challenging demands
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and organizations and build relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must work well with others in a team environment

Compensation

• Annual salary range of $192,000- $208,000
• Eligible for annual discretional bonus

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K/Employer Match

Applications Must be Received by

Monday, October 12th, 2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.