Distributor Group Counsel

Description

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, etc.) as well as world class, state-of-the-art, electronic gaming products. Our products are sold, installed, and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we are focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers, and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers.

Position Summary

The Distributor Group Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will be the primary contact for legal advice and compliance obligations for the Distributor entities and the Paper Consumables business.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Distributor Group Counsel would serve as the primary in-house legal contact for our distributor entities and paper consumables line of business, which includes the distribution of bingo paper, pull tab tickets and other charitable gaming products.
• Responsibility for contract review, regulatory advice, addressing compliance issues and mitigating risks to maintain the Distributor Business’s overall ethical and legal integrity.
• Review and become an expert in the laws, rules and regulatory requirements for the Distributor Business and stay up to date on the latest regulatory changes within the industry.
• Working with the Chief Legal Officer, coordinate responses to regulatory requests and internal investigations of any alleged violations of laws, rules or standards.
• Take prompt corrective actions in response to identified concerns or problems, as well as taking preventive actions where potentials for concern are identified.
• Travel to the different distributors will be required. 

Requirements

Experience and Education

• Juris Doctorate degree with 10+ years of experience as an in-house counsel or in a similar role, preferably within the gaming industry.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience working in-house.
• Deep understanding of contracting terms and best risk management practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is low.
• May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.