Colorado Rapids VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Colorado Rapids, VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

As our VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, you are the Rapids' primary advisor on compliance and regulatory matters and a trusted partner to executive leadership. You provide support across sporting and commercial functions, balancing risk management with the practical realities of a fast-moving professional sports environment. You are equally comfortable advising on player and technical matters, league (MLS, US Soccer and FIFA) governance and compliance, and day-to-day operational issues.

You serve as the legal connective tissue between the Rapids, Major League Soccer, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, ensuring alignment with league rules and applicable laws, while maintaining the Rapids' independent operational needs and culture.

Established in 1995 as one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, the Colorado Rapids have carried forward a proud legacy that has helped shape the league and the sport in the United States. As we build on that foundation, we are focused on an ambitious future—guided by our North Star of putting FANS at the heart of everything we do. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado.

KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and Sky Cam.

Job Title:

Colorado Rapids, VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Department:
Executive

Business Unit:
Colorado Rapids

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Reports To:

President

Employment Type:

Full time – Salaried

Supervisor Position:
Yes

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compliance and regulatory advisor to the Rapids' executive leadership and sporting department heads.
• Provide practical, risk-based guidance that enables decision-making while protecting the club's legal, financial, and reputational interests.
• Act as the central point of coordination between the Rapids and KSE Legal on Rapids, cross entity, or enterprise-wide matters.

• Support sporting operations with contracts relating to players, technical staff, consultants, performance providers, scouting services, and sporting operations vendors.
• Administer a wide range of sporting agreements, including intellectual property licenses, independent contractor agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor/service provider contracts.
• Implement and manage contract lifecycle processes, including templates, approval, workflows, renewal tracking, and internal record-keeping.

• Advise on and ensure compliance with MLS and FIFA Rules and Regulations, including roster mechanisms, employment structures, player agreements, training compensation and solidarity payments, and league policies
• Act as club representative on FIFA TMS and serve as the primary contact for the FIFA Legal Portal and Clearinghouse platforms.
• Support league reporting, submissions, and audits in coordination with MLS and KSE.
• Monitor changes to league rules, federation requirements, and relevant laws, proactively advising leadership on impacts and implementation.
• Participate in league legal working groups, training sessions, and conference calls as required.
• Support the Assistant Director of Player Personnel on all club immigration matters.

• Assist in the development, review, and enforcement of internal policies and procedures across all departments.
• Support company risk management initiatives.
• Identif…