Staff Counsel

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for hardworking people who embrace diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. 

It all begins with outstanding talent; It all begins with YOU! 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources 
• Unlimited PTO (including paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children)
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Qualified Parking and Phone Allowance 

The Staff Counsel is responsible for supporting the Chief Legal Officer, VP of Business and Legal Operations and the Bucks legal department with a broad range of legal and compliance matters associated with the operations of the Milwaukee Bucks and its affiliated entities currently including Fiserv Forum and the Wisconsin Herd. 

• Contracts and Related Matters: Primary drafting, compliance and enforcement for all marketing, ticketing, licensing, events and promotional agreements, including sweepstakes and contest rules. In addition, assist with employment and sponsorship contracts and other transactional matters from time to time. 
• League Rules: Responsible to familiarize themself with all relevant league rules including NBA Operations Manual and Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the organization with the analysis and interpretation of such rules. 
• Arena Matters: Assist with arena matters as it relates to the lease of and concerts and events at Fiserv Forum.
• Litigation and Claims: Support company litigation and claims, generally handled through outside counsel and/or insurance as needed. 
• Intellectual Property: Assist with enforcement and maintenance of organization-wide trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property matters, including, but not limited to working with league intellectual property counsel. 
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on relevant issues as they arise and summarize and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Contract Administration: Primary responsibility for creation, maintenance and continuous implementation of a contract storage/administration system and standardized storage policy.
• Human Resources/Employment Matters: Assist the legal team, together with outside counsel and Human Resources, on employment and labor relations matters, including compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations. 
• Charitable Foundation: Assist with all Milwaukee Bucks Foundation legal and administrative matters.
• Data Privacy and Security: Assist with privacy law compliance with respect to data protection/security and retention.
• Miscellaneous: Such other matters as may be advised by the Chief Legal Officer, VP of Business and Legal Operations, CFO and/or President.

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; 
• Juris doctor degree from accredited law school (law review/journal preferred); 
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of legal corporate/transactional experience, preferably with a professional sports team;
• Licensed to practice law within the United States, and applicable Wisconsin in-house corporate status;
• Detailed-oriented, hard-working, organized and business-minded; 
• Consistently meets deadlines and ability to handle work-related stress; 
• Strong legal research and contractual/statutory interpretation abilities; 
• Friendly, courteous, professional, outgoing, and customer-service oriented; 
• Strong collaborator but able to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision;
• Willing to work long hours that are constantly evolving including weekends and holidays; and
• Strong writing and oral communication skills. 

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows for productivity in both work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.