Senior Corporate Counsel

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join the team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, conduct legal research, and provide strategic guidance across multiple business units.

The role requires a law degree and 5+ years of legal experience, preferably with in-house or large firm exposure. Competitive base salary plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a strong, collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school, NY Bar preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, in-house or large law firm environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts
• Conduct research for diverse business topics
• Provide legal advice on contracts, risk management, and compliance
• Spot issues and develop strategies to mitigate risk
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and pre-litigation matters
• Support business development with due diligence and onboarding
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure quality work product

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Law degree

New York Bar admission preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Senior Corporate Counsel to join the team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for supporting senior attorneys in the Delaware North legal department.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $121,700 - $164,300 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts of varying complexities
• Conduct research on multiple topics for a diverse set of businesses
• Assist unit management, functional management, and subject matter experts by providing legal advice and service regarding contracts, business initiatives, risk management, and compliance.
• Spot issues and risks, and develop strategies to add value while mitigating risk
• Coordinate with outside counsel to manage commercial litigation and assist with pre-litigation dispute resolution
• Provide support to the business development team regarding legal issues, due diligence, and onboarding
• Collaborate with legal and business team members to ensure high-quality work product

More About You

• Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to the New York Bar preferred
• Corporate commercial contracts expertise
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience as in-house counsel or in a large law firm environment
• Creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent understanding of basic business and personal computing technology
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite products
• Additional experience in business or finance preferred

Who We Are

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.