Senior Legal Counsel

Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review, analyze and interpret contracts and legal documents of all types, providing clarification on legal language to stakeholders.
• Render legal advice to the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and other members of PGA’s leadership on a variety of legal matters, including recommended courses of action and legal risks.
• Collaborate with PGA management to assess risk tolerance and devise techniques to align legal documents and policies with PGA’s risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the development of corporate policy positions and regulatory submissions; advise business areas on public‑policy implications of activities; represent PGA before regulatory agencies on legislative and regulatory matters.
• Work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on all PGA Governance matters, including developing, interpreting, and administering governance policies and documents.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including preparing and filing trademark forms, executing cease‑and‑desist letters, and educating staff on trademark use.
• Advise PGA Sections on Code of Ethics violations, hearing procedures and constitution interpretation; advise members on Code of Ethics questions.
• Respond to subpoenas received by PGA.
• Guide PGA Sections on the use of outside counsel.
• Assist with management of litigation matters.
• Provide support on legally complex and sensitive issues and take leadership roles on projects and initiatives.
• Work with the People Team to provide guidance on employment law and policy issues.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate internal requirements for counsel projects.
• Act as a strategic advisor to internal teams, building credibility and trust with non‑legal stakeholders.
• Work with CFO and Treasurer to analyze and recommend risk‑mitigation strategies, including reviewing insurance policies and limits.
• Keep abreast of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices, providing counseling and training to ensure compliance.
• Identify potential legal issues associated with current and prospective business processes and initiatives.
• Assist with preparation of the PGA Legal Team’s budget.

Inclusion

Employees are expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Shared Values

Embody the organization’s shared values and help ensure a values‑based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values challenges and opportunities.

Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Financial Responsibility

Assist with the development of the annual budget.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate.
• Texas Bar admission preferred or ability to obtain admission.
• Six to eight years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in transactional, corporate, or commercial law, M&A, or general corporate.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Law firm and in‑house legal experience preferred.
• Ability to draft and revise complex legal documents with sound business acumen.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and interpersonal dynamics.
• Strategic communication skills for persuasive presentations on controversial topics to the Board of Directors.
• Analytical interpretation and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
• Basic fluency in artificial intelligence tools and concepts.

Job Knowledge / Technology

• Expertise in drafting and revising complex legal documents.
• Understanding of cross‑functional collaboration and prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in strategic communication to deliver persuasive presentations and respond to sensitive inquiries.
• Knowledge of analytical interpretation and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
• Basic fluency in AI tools and concepts.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 10%.

Immigration Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement

The PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Every staff member is selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities.

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