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Senior Manager Legal & Business Affairs

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New York, NY, USA
Senior level
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New York, NY, USA
Senior level
Lead contract drafting and administration, manage immigration compliance (visa petitions, I-9s, work authorization), advise on performance and employment matters, support employment litigation and discovery, coordinate with outside counsel, and maintain trackers to meet deadlines.
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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring? 

The Senior Manager, Legal & Business Affairs leads the drafting of contracts, oversees immigration compliance and strategy (including visa petitions, I-9 compliance, and work authorization guidance), and provides guidance on performance management and other employment matters. The position also supports employment-related litigation and risk mitigation efforts while supporting business objectives. The Senior Manager reports to the SVP, Associate General Counsel and leverages deep subject matter expertise to operate independently and drive sound, risk-informed decision-making. 

What will you do?   

  • Serve as the first point of contact with a subset of internal clients, triaging legal and policy-related inquiries and recommending solutions in areas including performance management, work authorization, and contract administration. 
  • Manage the immigration docket, including reviewing and revising petitions (with expert immigration counsel) and addressing complex I-9 and work authorization questions. 
  • Draft agreements and potential revisions to standard agreements; track agreements through execution and renewal and maintain organized records of drafts and completed agreements. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for complex administrative processes related to employment matters. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employment litigation support, including coordinating document collection for subpoenas and discovery, preparing litigation hold notices, and tracking and managing litigation-related deadlines, calendars, and obligations. 
  • Draft and revise performance management documents. 
  • Prepare and maintain tracker for key initiatives and matters to ensure deadlines are met and metrics can be easily supplied. 

What do you need to succeed?     

  • 8+ years previous experience supporting in-house legal teams, preferably with at least 2 years working in the employment law function 
  • B.A. degree or equivalent experience; Law degree is a plus  
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts and related documentation. 
  • Experience managing immigration matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, reviewing and revising petitions, and handling complex I-9 and work authorization issues. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and advanced computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel  
  • Outstanding prioritization and organizational skills, including the ability to execute multiple, high-priority projects on short timeframes and manage projects from start to finish 
  • Ability to build and manage effective working relationships across all levels of an organization and to thrive in a matrixed, collaborative, team-oriented environment. 

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Pay Range

$83,000 - $130,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Word

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. New York, New York, USA Office

2 Penn Plaza, New York, New York, United States, 10121

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