General Counsel - Revel Group : Job Details

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

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• 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

About Us

Revel Group is a Knoxville-based management company behind some of the biggest names in East Tennessee entertainment. Revel Group oversees the daily operations of Anakeesta, Gatlinburg's number one attraction, WildSide, Pigeon Forge's newest, true outdoor adventure park, Stay Hideaways, a hospitality group providing the coziest stays in Gatlinburg, and Bryce Development, a general contracting company in the Smokies. Revel Group is dedicated to providing exceptional experiences to adventure seekers and relaxation wanderers across the Great Smoky Mountains.

Salary: ~$180,000-$220,000/year + Annual Bonus