Contracts Counsel

Overview

Location: Hybrid, USA | South Florida Preferred. This person should be located near one of our locations for in-person collaboration as needed.

WHO WE ARE

Creative. Intelligent. Driven. Those are just a few of the qualities embodied by our all-star corporate team.

We're a diverse group of associates representing various ages, interests, backgrounds, and levels of experience. But the one thing we all have in common is an unwavering commitment to excellence—performing our best to bring world-class entertainment to our guests.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Total rock stars. We’re on the hunt for initiators, problem-solvers, and creative “can-do” professionals who are ready to work hard, be bowled, and have fun.

We want honest, ambitious, thoughtful leaders who know that sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely sources. Think that’s you?

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re a billion-dollar company with the soul of a start-up, which means we’re a tight-knit team that moves quickly. Each day brings something new and unexpected—and this is where we thrive. We dream big and so should you. If you’re ready to collaborate, innovate, own your projects, and think outside the lanes, then it’s time for us to talk. 

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Summary: The Contracts Counsel will play a critical role in negotiating, drafting and managing the life cycle of  key contracts including: commercial, M&A, sales, operations and real estate contracts.  The Contracts Counsel will work closely with the leaders of Procurement, M&A, Sales, Real Estate, Construction, Operations and other stakeholders to streamline negotiations, reduce deal closure timelines, and support the company’s strategic growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Negotiate & Draft Contracts:

• Draft and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including procurement, event contracts, sponsorships, marketing, IT, and other vendor contracts.
• Support contract negotiations and due diligence related to M&A, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth strategy.

• Support the life cycle of contracts, transitioning from Letter of Intent (LOI) to definitive agreement  negotiations, to deal implementation and compliance.

Process Development & Strategic Improvements:

• Create, refine, and implement standardized legal processes to optimize efficiency in contract negotiations, contract management, and compliance in operations.
• Develop a structured approach for managing LOI-to-contract execution, reducing deal closure timelines.
• Build playbooks and guidelines for recurring types of matters, providing a framework for internal teams and external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements that help scale legal operations while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Work closely with internal teams to align legal processes with broader company objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance to implement new technologies to reduce legal bottlenecks in contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless deal execution.

Autonomy & Leadership

• Operate with an elevated level of autonomy, with guidance from established negotiation playbooks.
• Work with leadership to refine legal strategy for recurring issues and establish best practices.
• Manage external counsel as needed for complex transactions and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial contracting and M&A, with real estate, intellectual property or data privacy experience a plus.
• Ability to streamline contract negotiations and reduce deal timelines.
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to provide strategic legal guidance.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working cross-functionally.
• Experience working with large-scale strategic transactions.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5-years of experience in a reputable law firm handling transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Managing legal processes for contract lifecycle management.

Preferred:

• In-house legal experience in the hospitality, restaurant, real estate or retail industries.
• Demonstrated success in developing legal processes to streamline negotiations and contract execution.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: General office environment where you will walk, bend, and stand for periods of time.

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000- $200,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. 

Our company culture reflects our commitment to world-class entertainment. We’re more than just coworkers; we’re a tight-knit community of colleagues and friends. Join a team that works hard, plays hard, and enjoys some seriously fun perks.

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