Associate Counsel

Summary: Provides guidance and advisory support to all departments on legal matters and represents Rivers on certain civil litigation, employment and regulatory matters.

Engagement Expectations: 

We believe that team member engagement is the basis for a great culture and superior guest service. During every interaction, we display three behaviors:

• Smile, display energy and open body language
• Proactively greet team members and guests, initiating interaction to provide service
• Always use a positive parting remark to end the conversation

Essential Job Functions:

• Represent Rivers in a variety of civil litigation matters.
• Represent Rivers in connection with employment and labor law disputes.
• Draft and review contracts on behalf of Rivers.
• Provide legal advice to all Rivers departments.
• Assist the General Counsel on all Rivers matters including various administrative duties.
• Independently manage an active caseload.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Law Degree from ABA accredited law school
• Member of Pennsylvania Bar.
• 3+ years’ litigation experience, with an emphasis on personal injury, labor and employment; workers compensation experience a plus.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead a team as well as roll up your sleeves and work independently.
• A conceptual thinker with strong vision, judgment and intellect with ability to work quickly on and prioritize a wide variety of projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with team members at all levels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with quick deadlines and multiple demands.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to see, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Able to work with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor.