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Board Counsel
Seneca Gaming Corporation
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Posted: 19-Nov-25
Location: Niagara Falls, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $250,000
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: JR101840
The Board Counsel serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s Board of Directors, providing expert guidance on legal, regulatory, and governance matters that impact the organization. This role ensures the Board operates within the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and transparency by interpreting laws, drafting and reviewing corporate documents, and advising on complex issues related to corporate governance and business operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong judgment and a deep understanding of corporate and regulatory law who can navigate sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. All work is performed in accordance with the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies, Internal Control Standards, Charter, By-Laws, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Education/Experience:
Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
A LLD or JD from a recognized law school.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with a background in Indian/Native American law.
Excellent oral, written, analytical, and organizational skills are required. Successful candidate must be results oriented, and a hands-on professional.
Have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, and provide legal guidance regarding such matters.
Must be capable of defining problems, collection of data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions and providing solutions.
Must demonstrate leadership skills.
Admission to New York Bar.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier.
Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:
Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees, Seneca Nation and other governmental officials, and customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.
Must be able to effectively understand and communicate to candidates and employees.
Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.
Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) is a wholly owned, tribally chartered corporation of the Seneca Nation of Indians (Nation) which operates all of the Nation’s Class III gaming operations in Western New York. Seneca Gaming Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation (SNFGC), Seneca Territory Gaming Corporation (STGC), and Seneca Erie Gaming Corporation (SEGC), operates Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, New York, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo, New York.
The Seneca people have lived in the Western part of New York State since time immemorial and consider the area their aboriginal home. After preserving two territories — or reservations — in Western New York, the Seneca people developed their own constitution and elective form of government, officially becoming the Seneca Nation of Indians in 1848.
In 2002, the Nation entered into the Nation-State Gaming Compact with New York State, which granted the Nation the exclusive right to build and operate three Class III gaming facilities in Western New York.
Seneca Gaming Corporation was chartered in Augu...st 2002 to manage the Nation’s gaming operations. Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corporation was also chartered at this time, and Seneca Niagara Casino opened its doors on December 31, 2002. SNFGC opened a luxury hotel, the 26-story Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, on December 30, 2005.
Seneca Territory Gaming Corporation was chartered in August 2003 to manage the Nation’s second Class III gaming operation. On May 1, 2004, Seneca Allegany Casino officially opened for business. STGC opened the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino on March 30, 2007.
In September 2003, Seneca Erie Gaming Corporation was chartered for the purpose of managing the Nation’s third gaming operation permitted under the Compact. In October 2005, the Nation acquired 9 acres of land in the Inner Harbor area of downtown Buffalo and designated the land as its preferred site for constructing a Class III gaming facility. On July 3, 2007, SEGC opened a temporary Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on the nine-acre territory. It underwent two expansion projects in 2008 and 2010. In March 2012, the Seneca Nation of Indians and Seneca Gaming Corporation unveiled a re-designed $130 million Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on the Nation’s territory in downtown Buffalo. The property celebrated an official grand opening on August 27, 2013.