Summary:
The Associate Counsel/Counsel will provide in-house legal support across all departments of the WTA, offering guidance on a broad range of legal matters. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, administering WTA Rules and policies, supporting governance and compliance efforts, and servicing WTA tournament and player members. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong drafting skills, sound legal judgment, and sharp business acumen.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to all WTA departments on business and legal matters.
·         Draft, review, and manage a variety of agreements, including but not limited to, services, vendor, event, independent contractor, and venue rental agreements.
·         Draft WTA member agreements, including but not limited to, tournament agreements, player consents, and player annual forms.
·         Review and advise on existing contracts and related legal documents.
·         Draft communications and educational materials for WTA staff and members, including players and tournaments.
·         Interpret, draft, and administer WTA Rules, governing documents, and policies; conduct investigations related to rule and policy compliance.
·         Support administrative legal proceedings (e.g., safeguarding, code of conduct).
·         Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory standards.
·         Conduct legal research and analysis as needed.
·         Assist with general commercial transactions.
·         Provide legal support for WTA Board activities and governance matters.
·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
·         Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
·         Active member of a State Bar in good standing.
·         4–6 years of experience in transactional law, with a focus on contract drafting and regulatory matters.
·         Experience in sports or entertainment sectors strongly preferred.
·         In-house legal experience and familiarity with administrative proceedings (e.g., safeguarding, code of conduct) is a plus.
·         Experience with trauma-informed care and response is a plus.

 Required Skills and Competencies:
·         Highly motivated and comfortable managing a high volume of work in a fast-paced, global environment.
·         Self-starter with the ability to handle complex tasks independently.
·         Strong team orientation with excellent judgment, attention to detail, and superior written and verbal communication skills.
·         Ability to navigate and balance the interests of internal and external stakeholders.
·         Skilled in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
·         Commercially minded with strong analytical and organizational skills.
·         Professional and confident communicator, capable of advising senior executives and Board directors.
·         Experience in contract law and corporate governance.

Travel Requirements:
None

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Position Type/Work Schedule:
Full Time, 40 hours a week. Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Physical Demands
The employee is required to sit for long periods; use close/distant vision; hear using an electronic device; communicate verbally and electronically with worldwide constituency; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. 

The WTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.