Associate Attorney

Location: Ridgefield
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** join our team and experience endless career possibilities
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** pledge for success:
** we are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.
** position summary:
** this position provides legal assistance in the form of contract review, legal research as well as advising on various business initiatives. Provides a broad range of legal services on matters including, but not limited to, contract law, hospitality law, gaming law, employment law, administrative law, and tribal law.
** primary duties and responsibilities:
*** promotes superior guest service.
* maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the spirit of tâlícn and the core values of ilani.
* handles drafting, reviewing, and revising contractual agreements.
* assists with licensing issues and ensures compliance with the tribal/state compact, indian gaming regulatory act, state gaming laws, cowlitz tribal gaming commission, and other gaming regulatory requirements.
* research and interpret issues, statutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other laws.
* drafts legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
* reviews, and revises a wide variety of legal agreements.
* works closely with risk management to ensure the protection of the assets of ctga.
* performs all functions in accordance with applicable laws and gaming regulations and the mission statement.
* ensure entity is compliant with a wide variety of laws and gaming regulations.
* interface and work with regulatory bodies (federal, state, and local level), including gambling and alcohol commissions.
* collaborates between compliance and the casino departments for advisement of effective internal controls and procedures.
* supports hr function by assisting with internal investigations, examining ethics, drafting policies and procedures, providing guidance, drafting opinions, and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.
* serves as a resource for all casino departments in addressing compliance issues.
* works with safety & risk manager and oversees p&c insurance program, policy placement, coverage disputes, broker relations, and workers compensation.
* assists in the enforcement of the privacy rules pursuant to the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (hipaa).
* general review and negotiation of various contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and related agreements.
* collaborates on the development of legal strategy in litigation and administrative proceedings, in coordination with outside legal counsel, ctpd, and the cowlitz indian tribal legal team.
* prepares comments on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations.
* manages and updates contract administration system.
* maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
* other duties as assigned.
** minimum qualifications:
*** juris doctor degree from an aba accredited law school.
* if not licensed with the wa state bar, must be willing to gain licensure within 6 months of employment.
* at least five (5) years of transactional experience, specifically in corporate, finance, intellectual property, or other related areas.
* must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
* superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of management and outside counsel.
* highly independent, organized, and able to manage a significant number…