U.S. Figure Skating · 8 hours ago
Legal Affairs Specialist
Colorado Springs Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expU.S. Figure Skating is the National Governing Body for the sport of figure skating, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They are seeking a Legal Affairs Specialist to support the legal, governance, and compliance functions of the organization, ensuring adherence to federal law and various regulatory requirements.
Spectator Sports
Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate contracts related to vendors and events
Maintain legal templates, contract libraries and document control systems
Assist with managing outside counsel and coordinating document requests for litigation, arbitration and Center investigations
Build and refine workflows, processes, and systems to prioritize functionality, efficiency, scalability, and reliability
Support the Board of Directors, Nominating Committee, Athlete Advisory Committee and other key committees (e.g., SkateSafe®, Ethics & Professional Standards and Grievance)
Assist with annual governance compliance requirements, including USOPC and Center Audits, bylaw updates & conflict-of interest disclosures
Support SafeSport and SkateSafe® compliance by communicating tracking compliance requirements
Manage the SkateSafe® internal case management process including investigations, case resolution, creation and maintenance of case management templates, processes, and document control systems
Maintain records for compliance requirements
Ensure event related compliance, including credentialing and athlete safety protections
Assist with athlete eligibility matters, including immigration matters and anti-doping
Organize and maintain confidential case management files, evidence and correspondence
Track deadlines and ensure timely communication on pending cases
Legal support to the Membership, Marketing, Events, High Performance, Communications, Finance and IT Divisions
Provide guidance to athletes, coaches, officials, members, clubs, staff and vendors on policies, procedures and risk management
Assist with intellectual property protection
Assist with issues related to music copyright licensing
Qualification
Required
J.D. or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
3+ years of legal experience in contracts, governance and/or litigation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver on deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
Preferred
Experience working in a membership-based or nonprofit organization
A background in legal is essential
A deep familiarity with contract drafting, review & negotiation, civil/criminal litigation and corporate governance is preferred but not required
Company
U.S. Figure Skating
U.S.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tracy Marek
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Fehr
Chief Financial Officer
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