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Job Summary

The primary purpose of the VP, Legal role at AMC Theatres is to:

• Provide expert legal counsel to the company, legal colleagues, and senior management.
• Focus on assessing and managing legal risk, including contract review, dispute resolution, litigation management, and compliance with state, local, federal, and international laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the company in acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives.
• Draft and maintain company policies, plans, and corporate governance.
• Manage and optimize the use of outside counsel, including internalizing work, when possible, to reduce fees.

Job Description

Do you speak in movie quotes? Have a movie moment that changed your life? If you love all things movies, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres.

What you will be doing:

• Provide legal review of material company contracts across all departments.
• Draft and negotiate contracts on behalf of the company.
• Direct legal strategy and effectively manage outside counsel for company litigation, including areas such as employment, antitrust, contract disputes, ADA compliance, joint venture disputes, and class actions. Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Manage the discovery process in large cases and investigations.
• Provide legal support on acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence, document drafting, antitrust clearance (if applicable), and negotiation of terms.
• Offer legal counseling on employment and labor matters, including employment contracts, benefit plans, compensation issues, employee performance, separations, reductions in force, severance, and company employment policies.
• Assist with corporate secretary functions and maintain proper corporate governance procedures. Support proxies and stockholder meetings as required.
• Support compliance with SEC and NYSE public company reporting and disclosure requirements in collaboration with the Accounting and Finance departments.
• Assist with insider trading enforcement processes and Section 16 Officer policies, procedures, and SEC filings.
• Assist with the executive equity compensation incentive plan, including the preparation of grant documents and settlement of awards.
• Provide support and oversight of ancillary functions within the Legal Department, including alcohol licensing and regulatory compliance, risk management (including managing some slip/trip/fall cases), governmental affairs, fraud/loss, and corporate security.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) and Juris Doctorate (JD).
• 4-10 years of private practice or in-house counsel experience.
• Admission to the state bar in good standing.
• Required and ongoing continuing legal education.
• General understanding of both corporate/business law and litigation law/dispute resolution.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively interact with other lawyers, the Senior Leadership Team, and others.
• Good legal analytical problem-solving skills and good judgment.
• Conflict resolution skills.

AMC team members enjoy a very competitive benefits package including a hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule and annual bonus opportunity for most positions, accrued vacation/absentee time, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) match, an open and casual work environment equipped with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, half off eats and drinks at the theatre, and most importantly for us movie people...FREE movies at any of our theatres nationwide!

AMC’s company culture is focused on innovation and diversity to ensure that we provide the latest and greatest experience for our guests and associates. We lead by example in doing what is right and take responsibility for our own results and our company’s success. Our open work environment promotes teamwork and unscripted conversations, resulting in fast solutions and therefore, better outcomes.

We appreciate your interest in AMC and look forward to seeing you at the movies!

AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Compensation Information

AMC provides a compensation range for open positions where required. Factors that may be used to determine actual compensation may include, but are not limited to, specific skill-set, relevant experience or geographic location. The compensation range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets based on business needs.

The compensation for this position is: $160,000 to $180,000 plus 30% annual bonus potential, plus eligible for participation in long-term incentive plan.

This position is based in Leawood, Kansas. Relocation assistance will be considered.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) and Juris Doctorate (JD).
• 4-10 years of private practice or in-house counsel experience.
• Admission to the state bar in good standing.
• Required and ongoing continuing legal education.

About AMC Theatres

AMC amazing. That’s the promise we deliver to nearly 35,000 associates, 240 million guests domestically, and 350 million guests worldwide each year. AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres. We focus on delivering friendly, superior service to our guests. We lead by example, have fun, and give back to the communities in which we live and work. If you feel motivated and energized by our culture, and if you can name your three favorite movies in the next 30 seconds, then AMC may be the right place for you. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and an environment that encourages teamwork, inclusion, collaboration, and results.

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