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Colorado Rapids
VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Denver, CO
Full-time • Senior level
WHO YOU ARE
As our VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, you are the Rapids’ primary advisor on compliance and regulatory matters and a trusted partner to executive leadership. You provide support across sporting and commercial functions, balancing risk management with the practical realities of a fast- moving professional sports environment.
You are equally comfortable advising on player and technical matters, league (MLS, US Soccer and FIFA) governance and compliance, and day-to-day operational issues. You serve as the legal connective tissue between the Rapids, Major League Soccer, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, ensuring alignment with league rules and applicable laws, while maintaining the Rapids’ independent operational needs and culture.
WHO WE ARE
Colorado Rapids
Established in 1995 as one of Major League Soccer’s original clubs, the Colorado Rapids have carried forward a proud legacy that has helped shape the league and the sport in the United States. As we build on that foundation, we are focused on an ambitious future—guided by our North Star of putting FANS at the heart of everything we do.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE)
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
JOB SPECIFICS
Job Title: Colorado Rapids, VP of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Department: Executive
Business Unit: Colorado Rapids
Location: Denver, Colorado
Reports To: President
Employment Type: Full time – Salaried
Supervisor Position: Yes
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Club Wide Legal Leadership
- Serve as the primary compliance and regulatory advisor to the Rapids’ executive leadership and sporting department heads.
- Provide practical, risk-based guidance that enables decision-making while protecting the club’s legal, financial, and reputational interests.
- Act as the central point of coordination between the Rapids and KSE Legal on Rapids, cross entity, or enterprise-wide matters.
Contract Management
- Support sporting operations with contracts relating to players, technical staff, consultants, performance providers, scouting services, and sporting operations vendors.
- Administer a wide range of sporting agreements, including intellectual property licenses, independent contractor agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor/service provider contracts.
- Implement and manage contract lifecycle processes, including templates, approval, workflows, renewal tracking, and internal record-keeping.
Sporting, League and Regulatory Compliance
- Advise on and ensure compliance with MLS and FIFA Rules and Regulations, including roster mechanisms, employment structures, player agreements, training compensation and solidarity payments, and league policies
- Act as club representative on FIFA TMS and serve as the primary contact for the FIFA Legal Portal and Clearinghouse platforms.
- Support league reporting, submissions, and audits in coordination with MLS and KSE.
- Monitor changes to league rules, federation requirements, and relevant laws, proactively advising leadership on impacts and implementation.
- Participate in league legal working groups, training sessions, and conference calls as required.
- Support the Assistant Director of Player Personnel on all club immigration matters.
Risk Management and Policies
- Assist in the development, review, and enforcement of internal policies and procedures across all departments.
- Support company risk management initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, document standards, training, and internal education.
- Dispute Resolution and External Counsel Management
- Manage sporting disputes, claims, and prelitigation matters involving the club.
- Oversee and coordinate outside counsel as necessary, including budgeting, strategy alignment, and matter management.
- Support responses to league, regulatory, or third-party claims regarding sporting matters.
Management
- Supervisor of Rapids Director of Safeguarding and Head of School.
Other
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the Rapids President, Rapids CBO, and KSE General Counsel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Typical office conditions
- Ability to work nights, weekends, including standing at sporting or other events for extended periods of time
- Occasional travel to other markets for league meetings, client entertainment, and other related business development activity
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent from an accredited law school.
- 3 years of relevant experience in corporate transactional law or regulatory compliance.
- Advanced negotiating and writing skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Proven track record in managing complex legal matters, including litigation, transactions, and compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with contract management systems.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and subject matters efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
Preferred
- Spanish or Portuguese Fluency
- Experience in sports law and youth sports
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Compensation:
- Base salary range: $150,000 - $175,000
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
Benefits Include:
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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