Legal Counsel

Company Description

Fortress US is part of the Fortress GB Global Group is a technology solutions for the sports and entertainment industry, trusted by over 160 teams and venues worldwide across major leagues including the Premier League, NFL, NBA, MLS, and more. Our innovative Fortress platform enhances game-day operations and fan engagement by powering access, payments, and loyalty programs. Through real-time data-driven experiences, Fortress US enables smarter ticketing, and sponsorship activations, unlocking new revenue streams and increasing commercial opportunities. We are committed to delivering meaningful and dynamic interactions for teams, venues, and their fans.

We are a dynamic and nimble company with a family vibe. While we work hard, we also get the opportunity to be part of and attend lots of cool sports and entertainment events.  

We also offer competitive benefits including: 

• Health Insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for certain plans and generous contributions toward dependent coverage 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage 
• 401(k) with a generous match 
• Generous PTO, including a month-long Sabbatical at certain seniority levels 
• Paid Family and Medical leave 

Role Description

This is a part-time, hybrid position for a Legal Counsel located in Arlington, VA. The Legal Counsel will report directly to the President of Fortress, and primarily focus on contract negotiations, as well as provide strategic business and legal guidance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in technology transactional work and a solid understanding of US privacy laws and laws related yo mobile payments.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex sales and services agreements, platform integrations, sponsorship agreements, portal agreements, hardware and software licensing agreements.
• Provide advice on legal issues and risks to all levels of the company including operations, sales and marketing, finance and business development.
• Offer legal support for the company’s expanding international operations.
• Assist in other general transactional and corporate matters as necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience, preferably in transactional work for a technology company or sports team.
• Experience drafting and negotiating client agreements related to hardware and software licensing, mobile payments, privacy and security.
• Demonstrated experience advising clients in structuring complex commercial transactions and compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects at a time under deadline.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Juris doctor degree and admitted to at least one state bar.