JOB SUMMARY:
The Attorney - Legal and Business Affairs, works under the direction of the Senior Director, Legal, and other Legal Department leadership, and is responsible for supporting Universal Creative projects and theme park operations by drafting and interpretation of complex design and construction contracts, letter agreements, notices, and similar legal and construction documents, managing compliance and regulatory requirements, and claim and dispute mitigation and resolution.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide legal support for designated business units and projects within Universal by negotiating, drafting, and interpreting all phases of complex design and construction contracts, scopes of work, and similar legal and construction documents in accordance with Legal Department policies and procedures.
- Provide legal support for designated business units and projects within Universal by timely identifying and analyzing potential claims, drafting required notices and supporting documentation, and analyzing against existing contract documents to identify, mitigate, avoid, and resolve claims and disputes in accordance with Legal Department policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Universal, corporate, and Legal Department policies and procedures. Participate in the development of training materials and presentations addressing contractual compliance and requirements, regulatory obligations, and required internal approvals.
- Identify, implement, and provide legal support to efficiencies, initiatives, and transformations in contracting procedures, claims mitigation, and project requirements, balancing risk tolerance with business initiatives.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Proven capability to lead and drive change in a corporate environment
- Must be a self-starter capable of working with various elements within a diverse organization to provide the highest level of service
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required.
- Integrity, honesty and trust and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Consistent attendance is a job requirement
EDUCATION:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Member of State Bar (Florida or California preferred
- 1+ year post-law school experience, as an attorney, preferably with a law firm or corporate legal department.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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- Ensure compliance with Universal, corporate, and Legal Department policies and procedures. Participate in the development of training materials and presentations addressing contractual compliance and requirements, regulatory obligations, and required internal approvals.