Legal Counsel

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Job Profile Title:

Legal Counsel

Job Code:

11910

Profile Title:

11910 Legal Counsel

Grade / Band:

L4

FLSA Status:

Exempt

It is the primary responsibility of Legal Counsel to perform professional legal work in one or more specialized areas of law for MGM Resorts International and subsidiary organizations.  

Support the Company’s development and corporate transactional activities by providing strategic and proactive legal and counsel in one or more areas of law, including without limitation hospitality, real estate, construction, entertainment, and M&A.

Draft, negotiate and review a variety of domestic and international agreements relating to the Company’s development efforts, including consulting agreements, technical services agreements, leases, licensing and management agreements.

Support the Company’s transactional activity, including drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, coordinating due diligence efforts, and assisting in drafting and negotiation of letters of intent and other transaction documentation (e.g., purchase and sale agreements and joint venture agreements).

Support the Company’s Hospitality and Entertainment divisions, including in connection with location and appearance agreements, sponsorship agreements, venue agreements, and assisting on documentation related to more complex special events.

Assist with other commercial matters as needed by attorneys on the legal team.

Collaborate with, and potentially supervise, paralegals and support staff.

Inspire confidence in senior level business clients by consistently providing sound, practical legal advice and solutions to complex issues in a timely and understandable manner.

Exhibit a strong work effort while working efficiently, reliably and responsively.

Takes ownership of complex projects in one or more specialized areas of law with minimal supervision utilizing sound and independent judgment and problem‐solving skills.

Demonstrates leadership and team‐working skills in support of a fast‐paced, collaborative environment with many stakeholders.

Demonstrates confidence in risk‐managed decision making and judgment.

Exhibits utmost professionalism in all settings; is capable of deploying strong advocacy skills in a tactful and effective manner.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Juris Doctor

Required

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

of being a licensed attorney

Required

Previous hospitality/gaming experience

Preferred

Previous in‐house experience

Preferred

Demonstrated subject matter expert in one or more specialized areas of law with proven ability to develop solutions to achieve business objectives while balancing risk.

Produces consistently excellent work product.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Ability to deal effectively with all business contacts, including government agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‐workers, internal clients, and external business partners.

Sound judgment and superior decision‐making, multi‐tasking and problem‐solving skills; ability to meet prescribed deadlines

Basic proficiency in MS Office.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Self‐motivated and self‐directed and able to work without direct supervision on assigned projects and tasks.

Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment.

Balancing

Bending

Carrying __pounds

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

Crawling

Crouching

Distant vision

Driving - auto/van

Driving - limousine

Flexibility - upper body

Flexibility - lower body

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

Lifting __pounds

Near vision

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

Reaching

Sitting

X

Standing - 5 hours minimum

X

Stooping

Typing __w.p.m.

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

Hazardous conditions - high structures

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

Noise levels - low to high

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

Restricted area

Shifts

Smoke

__% Travel

Vibration

Wet/Humid

Analytical

X

Clerical

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

Fatigue

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

Math skills - basic

X

Memorization

X

Organization

X

Perception

X

Reading - simple

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

Safety hazards

Tight deadlines

X

Working conditions

Writing - simple

Writing - complex

X