General Counsel

PRAIRIE BAND CASINO AND R; Mayetta (KS); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Prairie Band Casino & Resort seeks a General Counsel to advise the General Manager and casino departments on legal issues related to gaming regulations, contracts, and employment matters. The role protects the casino and resort from adverse legal consequences and leads in-house legal function.

The candidate will research gaming law, prepare contracts, monitor regulatory changes, review policies, and participate in meetings.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic credentials.
• 5–8 years post law school experience.
• 2 years of experience in casino/tribal government law.
• Licensed to practice law.

Responsabilidades

• Researches gaming law, tribal ordinances, statutes, and codes.
• Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents.
• Monitors and advises on changes in gaming legislation.
• Reviews MICS and policies, and procedural manuals.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Formação académica

Juris Doctor degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Windows

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The General Counsel advises the General Manager and the Casino’s departments on legal issues pertaining to the various gaming regulations and other matters of contract oversight and employment issues. The General Counsel protects the Casino & Resort from adverse legal consequences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches gaming law, tribal ordinances, statutes, and codes.
• Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents.
• Monitors and advises Casino on changes in gaming legislation.
• Reviews Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS)
• Reviews policies and procedural manuals.
• Attends meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Law degree with strong academic credentials and five to eight years post law school experience.
• 2 years of experience in casino/tribal government law
• Licensed to practice law

Preferred

• Field of study in Indian Law with an emphasis on gaming
• Advanced knowledge of gaming law
• Substantial relevant experience in the gaming industry
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Experience conducting legal research
• Ability to maintain poise under pressure
• Professional work ethics, manner, and appearance
• Excellent judgment/decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently
• Computer skills to include Windows™ applications for word processing, e-mail, internet.
• Previous experience working with a tribal organization is desirable

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino
• Exert force and/or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally
• Must have a sense of urgency and keep up with fast paced business practices
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations and respond to visual and aural cues

Native American Preference Exercised

Prairie Band Casino & Resort reserves the right to make changes to the above job descriptions whenever necessary. As part of Prairie Band Casino & Resort’s hiring process, candidates will be required to go through a due diligence process to validate their application information and suitability, prior to an employment offer being extended. This process may include, but is not limited to: reviewing employment applications or resumes, performing pre-employment testing and background investigations, conducting interviews and reference checks, and checking licensing and certification.