General Counsel

Job Title: General Counsel Location: Knoxville, TN Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: President Company: Revel Group --- Position Overview Revel Group is seeking a highly skilled and proactive General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and support across its diverse portfolio of entities. The General Counsel will be a key member of the leadership team and will provide comprehensive legal advice and risk management guidance across a wide range of issues including employment law, liability, regulatory compliance, contracts, corporate governance, real estate development, and workers’ compensation. This role requires strong business acumen, excellent judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. --- Key Responsibilities Legal Counsel & Compliance · Serve as the chief legal advisor for all entities, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on business and legal matters · Oversee and manage legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations across diverse industries (entertainment, recreation, development, consulting) · Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, waivers, lease documents, partnership agreements, and NDAs · Develop, implement, and maintain company policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance and reduce liability Employment & Labor Law · Advise HR and leadership on employment-related matters including hiring, terminations, wage and hour laws, benefits, and workplace investigations · Ensure compliance with OSHA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable labor laws · Address issues related to harassment, discrimination, workplace safety, and employee relations Risk Management & Liability · Identify potential areas of legal risk across all entities and propose mitigation strategies · Manage liability waivers, safety policies, and claims in high-risk recreational environments · Oversee and support the handling of workers' compensation claims and litigation Real Estate & Development · Support in navigating land use regulations, zoning, permitting, and construction law · Assist with real estate acquisitions, due diligence, development agreements, and project-related contracts Governance & Leadership · Provide strategic legal input to executive leadership for operational planning and long-term decision-making · Engage and manage outside counsel when necessary · Maintain corporate records and ensure proper governance structures are in place across all entities --- Qualifications · J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (Tennessee bar a plus) · Minimum 5 years of experience in a general counsel, in-house, or law firm role, preferably supporting multiple business units or entities · Demonstrated expertise in employment law, liability, regulatory compliance, and contract law · Experience with recreational, hospitality, or real estate industries is highly desirable · Strong business judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate complex legal matters in clear, actionable terms · Ability to work independently and collaboratively with executive leadership and operational teams --- What We Offer · $180,000-$220,000 annually Competitive benefits package · 15% bonus structure · Opportunity to work with dynamic and diverse businesses in the outdoor adventure, recreation, and real estate sectors · Opportunities for growth and leadership in a high-impact, multi-entity organization