Description:

Job Description:
At the Tennessee Titans, we're dedicated to a winning culture, making a meaningful impact in our community, and creating moments that bring people together. We pursue excellence in everything we do and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and relentless commitment because we are dedicated to being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

What You'll Be Doing:
The Tennessee Titans are seeking a proactive and pragmatic Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This individual will report directly to the Associate General Counsel and will represent the Club in a wide range of legal and risk management matters with a focus on transactional work. The attorney will collaborate frequently with the Associate General Counsel and Vice President, General Counsel to perform a wide range of legal-related tasks. The position will require excellent business judgment, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, with an ability to work independently and with others in a collegial, fast-paced team environment.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and other legal documents necessary to facilitate transactions including sponsorship, licensing, ticketing, vendor (including software and AI), technology and event agreements.
  • Research and draft memoranda, opinions, and correspondence on a range of legal issues.
  • Provide clear, concise, timely, and practical advice and recommendations.
  • Draft and review NDAs, waivers, sweepstakes, contests, and promotion rules.
  • Review advertising and promotional material to ensure compliance with team and NFL rules.
  • Support compliance efforts related to privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity matters.
  • Identify, evaluate, and, where possible, mitigate liability issues with respect to team activities.
  • Perform duties, special projects, and various other tasks that may be assigned by the Associate General Counsel.
  • Proactively develop positive working relationships with staff members and other departments to cultivate an open path of communication with the Legal Department.

Qualifications – What you'll bring
Required:
  • Admission to the Tennessee bar or ability to qualify as an in-house attorney.
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney, preferably at a full-service law firm and or large corporate legal department.
  • Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
  • Experience fostering successful interactions and communicating with a diverse array of colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and leaders at all levels.
  • The highest commitment to high ethical and professional standards, including personal integrity and sound judgement.
  • Self-motivated and a demonstrated ability to efficiently project manage multiple tasks and initiatives at the same time.
  • Ability to leverage resources and quickly adapt to and learn new areas of the law.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to prioritize and work as a team with other departments in a high-performing and high-profile environment.
  • Impeccable oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, and an ability to identify and address complicated and sensitive problems with creativity and sound judgment.
  • A keen attention to accuracy and detail.

Core Competencies:
  • Communication: Clearly conveys ideas in writing and verbally; adapts style to audience.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and functions; builds trust with stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving: Identifies root causes; develops practical, data-driven solutions.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of results; follows through on commitments.
  • Strategic Thinking: Connects daily work to broader business goals and long-term vision.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Work Environment: Office (No Remote)
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours