Counsel, Labor Relations
NFL
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
The Associate Counsel will report to the Senior Vice President, Labor Relations and be responsible for development, negotiation and administration of the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including representing the league and clubs in litigation under the CBA. The holder of this position will represent the league in grievance hearings and arbitrations brought by or against the NFL and supervise outside counsel in the litigation of such matters. This critical role will require strong investigative and advocacy skills, and the ability to spot and solve issues related to league policies.
Responsibilities
• Acquire and demonstrate substantive mastery of the CBA and league policies regulating the conduct of clubs and players.
• Litigate grievances on behalf of the league and member clubs under the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association.
• Provide counsel to the league and clubs regarding rights and obligations under the CBA, the Salary Cap system, Player Personnel rules, and other collectively bargained league rules.
• Assist in the investigation and enforcement of potential violations of the CBA and related policies regulating player and club conduct.
• Draft and review policy directives for NFL players and Clubs.
• Interact with outside law firms, consultants and others involved in the administration of the CBA, policies and/or litigation.
• Assist in negotiations with the NFL Players Association.
• Prepare legal memoranda for clubs regarding policy obligations.
• Independently develop and maintain working relationships with club counsel and NFLPA representatives.
Required Qualifications
• Law Degree (J.D.); 4 to 6 years of litigation experience at a top law firm or federal government agency.
• Experience conducting and maintaining a docket of litigation matters and internal investigations.
• Experience appearing in court or similar settings, interviewing senior executives and drafting investigatory findings.
• Experience deposing and cross-examining witnesses.
• Experience making presentations to large groups of senior executives.
• Familiarity with NFL and other sports' labor relations.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours in-office per week.
Salary/Benefits
$210,000.00
- 245,000.00
per year
Additional Information
The NFL is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, recognized as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and widely regarded as the premier professional football league globally. The organization prioritizes in-person work at its offices to foster collaboration, strengthen connections, and maintain a culture that drives success. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its diverse fan base, promoting mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Core values such as respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency guide the NFL's operations, while leadership attributes focus on talent development, execution, inspiration, adherence to values, industry knowledge, and innovative thinking.
