Litigation & Corporate Counsel

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Litigation & Corporate Counsel who can make an immediate impact. This position will require a candidate who is nimble and able to juggle multiple projects at once. The position will have broad responsibility to draft, review and negotiate contracts, handle litigation and risk management, and provide trusted legal advice on a wide array of issues to our business partners at Gold's Gym, John Reed Fitness, and HEIMAT.

Essential and Primary Responsibilities:

Corporate Generalist/Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts relating to operations, licensing, technology/Saas, marketing, PR, procurement, and all other areas of the businesses. Except for specialty areas, our legal team does 90% of contract drafting and review in-house.
• Provide advice and support to business leaders on a broad range of business matters, including privacy, contracts, compliance, permits and licensure requirements, real estate, and corporate governance.
• Work closely with internal business partners on cross-functional projects to enable implementation of plans and goals.
• Contribute to formation and implementation of policies and practices.
• Analyze legal and business risks, provide counsel on risk and compliance issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Provide counsel on risk and compliance issues, including regulations and privacy.
• Track and manage outside counsel legal work and budget.
• Research, review, and advise regarding applicability of and compliance with statutes and regulations.
• Assist in preparation of periodic and annual reporting, filings, and disclosures.

Litigation and Risk Management

• Provide support and legal guidance on consumer and member complaints, government investigations, and threatened legal actions.
• Draft legal correspondence, including legal holds, notices, demand letters, demands for indemnification, and responses to consumer and agency complaints and inquiries.
• Assist in managing litigation, investigations, and on the strategy and resolution of cases.
• Conduct legal research, analyze statutes and case, and clearly and effectively communicate with and advise internal business partners on requirements and compliance.
• Manage discovery, including drafting, reviewing and revising requests and responses, conducting interviews, and gathering/reviewing information and documents.
• Handle litigation and dispute related issues not requiring assistance of outside counsel.
• Assist paralegal with subpoena processing and responses.

We are a small legal team, and we need someone with experience, abilities, and desire to take on a primary role with respect to a variety of significant legal functions with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is someone who seeks a role with autonomy and enjoys working directly with business partners to provide legal guidance and develop strategic solutions for business goals. The position works directly with our Senior Vice President and General Counsel who is committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance for team members. Casual dress. The position is in-office in Dallas, Texas (1 day work from home per week).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctor and licensed to practice in at least one state (Texas or California preferred).
• 6-10 years of relevant experience with law firm or in-house legal department.
• Critical thinker, impeccable attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with C-Suite and business partners; must be able to translate legalese into understandable language for non-lawyers.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with high self-expectations for quality work product.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple matters with competing deadlines and last-minute issues.
• Initiative to solve problems and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with licensing and/or franchising a plus but not required.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and friendly workplace, supports teamwork and RSG core values.
• Must have understanding of corporate entity structures (LLC, Inc., LP, JV, etc.) and implications.