Litigation Counsel - Strategic Risk Management

The Litigation Counsel - Strategic Risk Management position at beBee Careers in Las Vegas, NV, involves providing legal support for business development and operations globally. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing gaming compliance, overseeing intellectual property protection, advising on employment law, and handling litigation matters. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of legal experience in regulated industries.
Counselor - Business Development and Operations

This key position will play a pivotal role in supporting the expansion of the company's operations globally. The counselor will be responsible for providing strategic guidance on business development, operational matters, and risk management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including sponsorship and licensing deals, broadcast rights, production-related concerns, supplier and talent agreements.
• Protect the company's commercial interests in negotiations and partnerships.
• Evaluate new business opportunities for legal risk.

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Protect the company's commercial interests in negotiations and partnerships.
• Evaluate new business opportunities for legal risk.

Customer Data & Privacy:
• Provide guidance and direction for data capture and future marketing efforts.

Gaming Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:
• Manage compliance with Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), international regulators, and other relevant authorities.
• Monitor changes in gaming legislation and ensure proactive alignment with evolving regulatory environments.
• Serve as the principal legal advisor to executive leadership on all legal matters affecting the company's operations worldwide.

Intellectual Property & Brand Protection:
• Oversight of protection and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and other IP assets.
• Management of legal actions related to brand infringement and unauthorized use of IP.

Employment Law & HR Legal Support:
• Advice on employment matters, including executive contracts, labor relations, employee disputes, and policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Support HR in drafting and enforcing internal policies and procedures.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management:
• Management and oversight of all litigation and dispute resolution matters, including regulatory investigations and commercial disputes.
• Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and global expansion initiatives with robust legal due diligence and risk assessment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with significant experience in gaming, entertainment, sports, or closely regulated industries. They should have a proven track record of managing complex legal and regulatory matters in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.