Associate Counsel, CBA & Labor Relations Litigation

The National Football League; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League is seeking an Associate Counsel to report to the Senior Vice President, Labor Relations. The role involves development, negotiation and administration of the NFL-NFLPA CBA, representing the league in litigation, grievances and arbitrations, and supervising outside counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong investigative and advocacy skills and the ability to work with club counsel and NFLPA representatives. Qualifications include a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and 4–6+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling dockets and internal investigations.
• Court appearances, witness depositions and cross-examinations.
• Experience presenting to senior executives.
• Familiarity with NFL labor relations and the CBA.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and demonstrate mastery of the CBA and league policies.
• Litigate grievances on behalf of the league and member clubs under the CBA.
• Provide counsel regarding rights and obligations under the CBA, Salary Cap and player personnel rules.
• Assist in investigation and enforcement of potential violations of the CBA.
• Draft and review policy directives for NFL players and clubs.
• Interact with outside law firms, consultants and others involved in the CBA and litigation.
• Assist in negotiations with the NFL Players Association.
• Prepare legal memoranda for clubs regarding policy obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with club counsel and NFLPA representatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

CBA / labor relations knowledge

Court appearances

Deposing witnesses

Senior executive presentations

Docket management

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The National Football League is seeking an Associate Counsel to report to the Senior Vice President, Labor Relations. The role involves development, negotiation and administration of the NFL-NFLPA CBA, representing the league in litigation, grievances and arbitrations, and supervising outside counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong investigative and advocacy skills and the ability to work with club counsel and NFLPA representatives. Qualifications include a J.D.