Summary

This role will provide a wide range of support to the legal department of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena, including for matters related to contracts, intellectual property, data and privacy, nonprofits, liability, governmental filings, and human resources. This two-year salaried appointment (full-time, at-will, benefit eligible) for a 2024 Law School graduate is intended to be a comprehensive, hands-on experience in which the fellow receives a first-hand look at how a professional sports team and entertainment venue functions, and the day-to-day issues and obstacles that must be navigated by in-house counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Draft and review a variety of transactional agreements, including but not limited to corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and premium seating licenses, sweepstakes and contests rules, software and other service agreements, NDAs, publicity waivers, liability releases, etc.
Assist with certain human resources and employment matters, including immigration and employment contracts.
Support management of intellectual property portfolio of the Club, including registration and defense of trademarks, licensing, ownership and use of data, etc.
Assist with charitable foundation work, including completing annual filings and supporting governance obligations.
Secure necessary permits, licenses and registrations, including as required for federal, state, county and city compliance.
Perform basic legal research and writing, including memoranda and briefing.
Perform necessary administrative tasks including complying with filing guidelines and instructions, document retention and destruction, scheduling meetings, expense reporting, scanning/copying, etc.

Education and/or Experience
Law degree from an accredited university; Ohio Bar Exam preferred (exceptions will be made for strongest candidates); outstanding law school activity record: law review, appellate moot court and/or

leadership positions within organizations or publications; experience in contract law, general business law, intellectual property or other related legal industries.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values; understands importance of confidentiality.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Legal Fellow (2-year appointment)