Counsel Legal & Business Affairs

Job Description

Who are we hiring?

Primary responsibility of this position is to assist with US securities and corporate law matters, including preparation of periodic SEC filings (10Ks, 10Qs, 8Ks, Proxy Statements) and provide support to the corporate secretary function, including subsidiary management, Board/Committee mailings and related matters, and assist with related party transactions, as directed by the VP, Legal and Business Affairs. This position will support the public company and corporate secretary function of MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment.

What will you do?
• Support drafting of Proxy and process generally, including gathering information from various business units for populating Proxy; assist with back-up; advise on disclosure issues and provide guidance to business units providing data.
• Maintain records of related party transactions and completed approval paperwork; maintain inter-company agreements; draft various amendments/updates as arrangements change.
• coordinate among various business units to gather information when documenting terms of arrangements on ongoing basis.
• Oversee subsidiary management and compliance with various domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Review/revise relevant portions of SEC filings (10Qs/Ks, 8Ks)
• Manage D&O Questionnaire process, including updating questionnaires, coordinating distribution, review of completed questionnaires for disclosure issues.
• Manage NYSE compliance; complete required filings, deliver various notices, etc.
• Draft and negotiate commercial corporate contracts and engagement letters, including support of Tax, Internal Audit, Treasury, Finance, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications departments.
• Assist with various aspects of annual shareholders meeting, including coordination of materials, volunteers, and logistics, etc.
• Review/negotiation of bank account agreements and support credit agreements compliance.
• Assist with transfer agent and equity plan administration matters.
• Support Board and Committee meetings and distributions.
• Manage company policies and trainings.
• Devote time and resources to keep current on relevant corporate laws, to keep abreast of legal legislative and regulatory issues and anticipate trends and changes.
• Supervise outside counsel.

What do you need to succeed?
• Legal education and JD from top accredited law school
• 2+years of corporate legal experience in a top law firm
• Licensed to practice in New York or eligible for registration in New York as in-house counsel.
• Committed to working with integrity and producing excellent, accurate work in a timely manner.
• Good judgment and ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated creative, flexible problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The individual in this position must be a self-starter, be organized, have a sense of urgency and a dedicated team player.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively to maximize productivity.
• Ability to work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working.
• Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams and departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.
• Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn't clear.

Pay Range

$113,000 - $195,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy6z9m-18-226-96-202-42 in your application.