Senior Counsel, Global Soccer & Compliance

KC Current; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Current is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our legal department. You will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across commercial, regulatory, governance, employment, and operational matters to support growth and governance of the game globally with integrity.

You will draft and negotiate key agreements, advise on international matters, and partner with business units to manage legal risk across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active license to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• 8-10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including law firm training and in-house sports/entertainment experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Experience advising senior executives and cross-functional teams on legal and business issues.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues affecting international competitions, tournaments, events, and partners.
• Support corporate governance matters including boards, policies, and delegations of authority.
• Provide guidance on regulatory matters including competition rules, transfers, and player-related issues.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across jurisdictions.
• Support dispute resolution, investigations, and litigation management with outside counsel.
• Advise on data privacy, IP, marketing, and brand protection matters.
• Develop, update, and implement policies, templates, and training materials.
• Monitor legal developments in global sport and governance; report to senior leaders.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Advising executives

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

KC Current is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our legal department. You will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across commercial, regulatory, governance, employment, and operational matters to support growth and governance of the game globally with integrity.

You will draft and negotiate key agreements, advise on international matters, and partner with business units to manage legal risk across multiple jurisdictions.