Counsel

NFL

New York, United States
Base: $250,000 - $275,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Law degree (j.d.) required
5 to 6 years litigation experience
Experience with workplace anti-doping policies
The role involves administering and enforcing the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement and various player conduct policies

Job Summary

  • The role involves administering and enforcing the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement and various player conduct policies.
  • Counsel will represent the league and member clubs in arbitration, grievance hearings, and federal or state court litigation.
  • This position requires a minimum of 5 to 6 years of litigation experience at a top law firm or in criminal practice.

Matching Summary

The role involves administering and enforcing the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement and various player conduct policies.

Salary

Base: $250,000 - $275,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits available via NFL website

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Law Degree (J.D.) required
  • 5 to 6 years litigation experience
  • Experience with workplace anti-doping policies
  • Arbitration and trial handling skills
  • Criminal or federal/state practice background

Nice-to-have

  • Strong investigative and litigation skills
  • Experience with drug testing enforcement
  • Ability to supervise outside counsel
  • Relationship building with union representatives

Key Requirements

  • Law Degree (J.D.)
  • Minimum 5 to 6 years litigation experience
  • Experience with anti-doping procedures
  • Handling arbitrations and trials
  • 40 hours per week in-office requirement

Work Rights

Not specified

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