General Counsel
Company: Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Career Opportunities with Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise A
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instant updates as new positions become available. Under the
general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the General
Counsel (GC) serves as the chief legal advisor to Navajo Nation
Gaming Enterprise ("NNGE"). The GC is responsible for directing,
managing, and monitoring all legal matters and services for NNGE to
ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to ensure its
operations comply with applicable law. Provides legal direction and
advice to NNGE management on matters related to casino and
business-related operations. Responsible for overseeing the
negotiation and consummation of major vendor and commercial
contracts. Provides strategic guidance, consultation, and support
to senior management and the NNGE Board of Directors (BOD) on a
comprehensive range of complex legal and associated issues involved
in implementing the strategic mission, goals, and objectives of
NNGE and all of its entities in accordance with applicable Navajo
Nation, state, and federal gaming regulations. Minimum
Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association
accredited law school with a minimum of ten (10) years of legal
experience working with Tribal Government(s) on a variety of
complex legal issues and experience in negotiating commercial
transactions in a corporate or law firm setting. Must be admitted
to the Navajo Nation Bar or gain admission within six (6) months of
employment. Tribal gaming experience preferred. Licensed to
practice law in the State of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, or
Utah. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Must possess
and maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet all knowledge,
skills, and abilities requirements. No felony, theft, or stealing
convictions. Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment
drug/alcohol screening, criminal and character background
investigations, and obtain and maintain applicable gaming licenses.
Navajo preference in accordance with the Navajo Preference in
Employment Act.
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