Universal Orlando Resort · 3 hours ago
Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs
Orlando, FL
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expUniversal Orlando Resort is seeking a Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs to manage legal aspects of commercial matters and oversee a team of attorneys. The role involves negotiating complex agreements, advising on corporate transactions, and providing strategic legal guidance to senior management.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Leading complex domestic and international commercial transactions, including analysis of, and advising management regarding relative merits of, potential deal structures; establishing processes, priorities and milestones for transactions; and oversight of contract and compliance tracking
Negotiating, drafting, and interpreting complex agreements such as intellectual property licensing, management, financing, government incentive, and purchase and sale agreements; capital and operating leases; and other legal agreements
Leading team of attorneys and support staff, including allocation and supervision of work and professional development, and management of outside counsel
Advising regarding corporate transactions, including joint ventures, commercial lending, and board and shareholder matters for domestic and international entities
Strategic planning for proposed transactions, management of special projects, and provide general advice and counsel on legal issues to Senior Management
Review and interpret laws, regulations, and pending legislation and any best practices applicable to UDX operations. Drafting of policies and procedures and development and presentation of training materials
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Jurisprudence (or equivalent)
12+ years of experience in commercial and real estate transactions, negotiating, drafting and interpreting complex business/intellectual property contracts; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Internet and web-based training tools
Must be willing to travel frequently, domestically and internationally
Ability to effectively partner with Senior Management team in completing deals and resolving issues. Strong business ethics
Strong transactional drafting skills; detail oriented
Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends to accommodate major transactions and multiple time zones, and adapt to a variety of cultures
Excellent communication, negotiating, drafting and analytic skills; must be able to work with numerous and varied clients including Senior Management
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently, prioritize and exercise sound business judgment, while maintaining professional attitude
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong business acumen with good judgment
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Consistent attendance is a job requirement
Preferred
Member of a State Bar (Florida, California, Texas or Nevada strongly preferred)
Company
Universal Orlando Resort
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Stockwell
CFO
Bobby B. Belzeski
Human Resources Business Partner
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