Vice President, Legal Corporate Development Greater Detroit, MI Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Legal Corporate Development to lead complex business transactions, real estate matters, and strategic legal initiatives. The role will advise executive leadership on corporate development, acquisitions and dispositions, partnerships, and other business arrangements, while structuring, negotiating, and overseeing transactions from due diligence through closing and post-closing obligations. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements, assessing legal and business risks, and coordinating outside counsel and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will also build relationships with business partners and public-sector stakeholders and support development approvals, permitting, and public-private initiatives. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of a state bar, and be eligible to practice in Michigan. At least 10 years of progressive legal experience is required, including substantial responsibility for complex corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions and a record of independently structuring, negotiating, and closing deals. The role calls for strong business judgment, negotiation, drafting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to advise senior leaders and build trusted stakeholder relationships. Experience as a law firm partner, senior transactional attorney, or in-house legal executive is preferred; experience in sports, entertainment, partnerships, or other consumer-facing industries is an asset.

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Detroit Pistons