Description

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Pledge for Success:  

We are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:  

This position provides legal assistance in the form of contract review, legal research as well as advising on various business initiatives. Provides a broad range of legal services on matters including, but not limited to, contract law, hospitality law, gaming law, employment law, administrative law, and tribal law.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Handles drafting, reviewing, and revising contractual agreements.
• Assists with licensing issues and ensures compliance with the Tribal/State compact, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, state gaming laws, Cowlitz Tribal Gaming
• Commission, and other gaming regulatory requirements.
• Research and interpret issues, statutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other laws.
• Drafts legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Reviews, and revises a wide variety of legal agreements.
• Works closely with Risk Management to ensure the protection of the assets of CTGA.
• Performs all functions in accordance with applicable laws and gaming regulations and the mission statement.
• Ensure entity is compliant with a wide variety of laws and gaming regulations.
• Interface and work with regulatory bodies (federal, state, and local level), including gambling and alcohol commissions.
• Collaborates between Compliance and the casino departments for advisement of effective internal controls and procedures.
• Supports HR function by assisting with internal investigations, examining ethics, drafting policies and procedures, providing guidance, drafting opinions, and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Serves as a resource for all casino departments in addressing compliance issues.
• Works with Safety & Risk Manager and oversees P&C insurance program, policy placement, coverage disputes, broker relations, and workers compensation.
• Assists in the enforcement of the privacy rules pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• General review and negotiation of various contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and related agreements.
• Collaborates on the development of legal strategy in litigation and administrative proceedings, in coordination with outside legal counsel, CTPD, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribal legal team.
• Prepares comments on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations.
• Manages and updates contract administration system.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• If not licensed with the WA State Bar, must be willing to gain licensure within 6 months of employment.
• At least five (5) years of transactional experience, specifically in corporate, finance, intellectual property, or other related areas.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of management and outside counsel.
• Highly independent, organized, and able to manage a significant number of active matters simultaneously.
• Ability to provide general legal services in a broad array of legal practice areas.
• Working knowledge of contractual agreement preparation and review, compliance, and employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Travel may be required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to sit in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company safety measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Washington State bar preferred.
• Experience working for or with tribal governments, law firm specializing in tribal &/or gaming law, or graduate of an Indian law program preferred.
• Previous experience in regulations and compliance and contract review as well as applicable compacts and regulations governing gaming preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal Indian law, Washington State law, and other relevant Federal and state regulations and policies that apply to tribal communities preferred.