OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Job Posting Vice President, Corporate Legal

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Job Posting Vice President, Corporate Legal The Oklahoma City Thunder is seeking an attorney with an interest in sports business to join our executive team. Your talents as an advisor and honed experience with contract and intellectual property law will be valuable assets. Integrity and community leadership will make you a perfect fit for our culture. This is a new position in a department of one, bringing previously outsourced legal services in-house As a vice president you will add value as you learn our business and support business strategy. We are an NBA franchise with strong fan, corporate and community support throughout our home state and around the globe. We are proud to be a part of a regional cultural renaissance and strive to focus on meaningful community leadership as an organization and as individuals. By joining our leadership team, you will contribute to a first-class organization that values professionalism, diversity and mutual respect, as well as the talent you bring to the table. Duties and Responsibilities: • Advise on a broad range of corporate legal matters including intellectual property, transactional and operational matters • Draft, negotiate and audit agreements related to leases, trademark licensing, content creation, events and other matters • Work closely with the Club’s human resources team on employment and labor matters and other legal matters that may arise • Conduct legal research and provide analysis and advice as requested • Manage and update case files • Serve as a member of the Thunder Executive Team and Leadership Council ensuring optimization of organizational resources and supporting a collaborative team environment • Form and maintain connections within the community and represent the Thunder as an ambassador of our culture and values • Take an active part in weekly leadership meetings • Maintain good attendance and punctuality • Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Requirements: • Juris Doctorate and bar admission • Minimum of three years' legal experience • An appetite for learning and counseling within new or changing areas of the law • Time management skills that allow you to balance multiple tasks and projects while displaying calm under pressure of deadlines • Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and organizations, using your strong communication and listening skills • Well-spoken and confident, displaying strong leadership and decision-making, and the ability to build relationships and skillfully manage negotiations This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Vice President / Chief Administrative Officer. Our generous benefits package includes excellent medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, employee ticket options, 401(k) with matching funds, gym membership subsidy, paid time off and much more! We invite you to apply online at www.okcthunder.com/employment. The Professional Basketball Club, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs. We value diversity and support an inclusive environment for all employees. .

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