The Board Counsel serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s Board of Directors, providing expert guidance on legal, regulatory, and governance matters that impact the organization. This role ensures the Board operates within the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and transparency by interpreting laws, drafting and reviewing corporate documents, and advising on complex issues related to corporate governance and business operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong judgment and a deep understanding of corporate and regulatory law who can navigate sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. All work is performed in accordance with the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies, Internal Control Standards, Charter, By-Laws, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Education/Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
- A LLD or JD from a recognized law school.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with a background in Indian/Native American law.
- Excellent oral, written, analytical, and organizational skills are required. Successful candidate must be results oriented, and a hands-on professional.
- Have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, and provide legal guidance regarding such matters.
- Must be capable of defining problems, collection of data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions and providing solutions.
- Must demonstrate leadership skills.
- Admission to New York Bar.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier.
Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees, Seneca Nation and other governmental officials, and customers.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
- Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.
- Must be able to effectively understand and communicate to candidates and employees.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
- Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.
