Associate General Counsel

Job Title: Associate General Counsel 

Growth Path: General Counsel 

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer 

Location: In-person at our HQ in Brentwood, TN (Nashville area) 

The Role: 

We are growing two exciting experiential retail brands, The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show, which collectively operate 60+ locations today and are on pace to reach 100+ locations in the next few years. We are seeking a trusted in-house legal expert to join our team as we embark on this ambitious journey. As our legal lead, you will own and evolve our lease negotiation process, safeguard commercial agreements, be a key point of contact for corporate transactions, and partner directly with founders and senior directors on strategic decisions across the business. 

This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney who’s hungry for ownership, moving beyond an advisory, project based role, and experienced in translating legal nuance into sound business moves. We expect this candidate to have a strong interest in broadening their skillset and a desire to plug into critical workstreams.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key Responsibilities 

 Real Estate & Leasing 

● Manage and lead legal process for commercial leases across multiple U.S. markets 

● Advise on LOIs, term sheets, buildout timelines, landlord interactions, and site-specific risks 

● Standardize and maintain leasing playbooks, templates, and position libraries 

● Coordinate with brokers, GCs, zoning experts, and municipal authorities as needed 

● Ensure compliance with local permitting, signage, and safety requirements 

 Commercial Legal 

● Review and negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and contractors ● Create and manage templates for NDAs, service agreements, and license deals 

● Represent company interests and assist in managing process for corporate transactions such as capital raises and M&A 

 Internal Counsel & Risk Management 

● Guide the team on legal risk across operations, including liability waivers, insurance, and customer disputes 

● Manage company structure including strategy, creation of entities and maintenance of federal, state and local compliance 

● Advise on corporate governance, IP protection, and cap table reviews as needed 

● Engage and manage outside counsel for specialized work (e.g., litigation, complex employment matters)

What We’re Looking For 

● J.D. and active U.S. bar membership. 

● 5–8 years of experience, with a strong foundation in commercial leasing (ideally tenant-side for retail or entertainment) 

● Experience in multi-unit expansion, franchise or location-based entertainment is a major plus 

● Comfortable working as a solo legal operator in partnership with leadership team 

Traits We Value 

● A “business-first” thinker who knows when to flag risk and when to keep the deal moving 

● Clear communicator and adept collaborator with non-legal teammates ● Comfortable working with ambiguity and prioritizing across a fast-moving roadmap 

● Someone that has a strong desire to jump in the middle of complexity and break issues down 

● Skews high on “Excellence” value with foundational need for attention to detail, double and triple checking, and domain expertise 

Requirements & Expectations: 

● Travel expectations: 0-10% (may be limited to select site visits) ● Schedule expectations: 45-50 hours per week (deadline exceptions as necessary) 

● Consistently positive attitude 

● Team player and peer to our senior leaders 

Why Join Us: 

● Shape the legal infrastructure of two unique, high-growth experiential brands 

Work closely with hands-on founders and senior leaders 

● Opportunity to grow into a deeper strategic advisor as the business scales

WHO WE ARE 

Our Mission Statement (Our purpose everyday) 

To design and deliver epic interactive experiences for every single guest. 

Our Vision Statement (Our big goal) 

To define and dominate the escape game industry and disrupt the world of entertainment. 

Our Values (The core beliefs that we live by) 

Excellence | We are relentless in our pursuit to be the best. 

Passion | We love our guests, our brand, and our games. 

Growth | We believe in expanding our business and developing our team members. 

Integrity | We endeavor to honor God through hard work, honesty, fairness, and generosity. 

Teamwork | We can best accomplish our goals by selflessly working together. 

Creativity | We are always expanding the boundaries of what is possible.