Senior Corporate Counsel
Drive Shack

Drive Shack (the“Company”) is where players of every slice or fade can kick back, kick it up,or kick aside everything they know about the game. It’s where you can play thegame your way, with your friends, the kids, or just with a couple of beers.It’s the place where fun is bound to happen, no matter your drive.

Drive Shack is anentertainment company that combines golf, competition, dining, and fun. Thosewho want to enjoy the facility, but not play, can spectate from one of DriveShack’s bar and restaurant areas, or spend time in the game lounge. Drive Shackis poised to become the go-to entertainment outlet for golfers and non-golfersalike. Plan, direct and coordinate venue operations across all departments.Implement and uphold policies, daily operations and venue direction, whileoptimizing tools, resources and personnel available.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the company’s General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel will provide business and legal support to the Company’s outstanding portfolio of golf courses and resorts, premium driving ranges, miniature golf experiences, and indoor bar and restaurant operations. Senior Corporate Counsel will interact with and support various groups across the company, with a primary focus on providing general legal advice, contract review, and negotiation services.

Experience in Commercial Real Estate, Labor & Employment, and Contract law are prerequisites.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide on-site, direct employment law advice and guidance on employee relations issues and state/federal agency matters (EEOC, DOL, OSHA, etc.)
• Assist the real estate team, development and construction team in matters relating to existing real estate agreements and new transactions
• Review, revise, and negotiate various agreements and contracts across brands
• Review and approve proposed line-item exceptions to the Company’s client, contractor and staff agreements
• Review and prepare ancillary agreements including severance agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Review, revise, and negotiate contract amendments and extensions
• Conduct legal research related on transactional or regulatory matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position responsibilities requires minimal/occasional travel

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• JD from accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in at least one state is required, Texas, California or New York is preferred
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience practicing corporate law at a law firm or 10 years of experience working as in-house counsel
• Prior public company, hospitality and entertainment experience preferred but not required

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, education and/or ability required for this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Residence in Dallas, TX metro area and ability to work full-time in our Dallas office
• Ability to convey legal advice clearly and effectively across levels within the organization
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with associates at all levels
• Team player and consensus builder with an ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work extended hours as required and/or during other busy periods based on business needs
• Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous responsibilities
• Working knowledge of common computer applications including MacOS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel, unassisted to special events and to support major legal initiatives or proceedings.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time without assistance.

*Additional responsibilities/tasks within the position's goals may also be assigned. Drive Shack reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time based on business conditions/need.

Drive Shack Inc is committed to equal opportunity inthe workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexualmisconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race,color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic informationand veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in itsemployment decisions. Additionally, Drive Shack takes action to prevent retaliationand to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.

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