Associate Counsel, Player Matters

National Basketball Association (NBA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work one day per week

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) seeks an Associate Counsel, Player Matters to join its Legal Department in New York. The role focuses on matters related to NBA players, the CBA with NBPA, and game administration, offering exposure to high-profile issues in professional basketball.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. with NY admission and at least 3 years of legal experience, excellent analytical and writing skills, strong oral communication, and comfort with financial concepts.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; admission to practice in New York.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Strong analytical, writing and oral presentation skills.
• Facility with financial matters and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide support related to NBA player matters under the CBA and NBPA.
• Assist with administration of NBA rules, trades, NBA Draft and player contract management.
• Support annual processes auditing league revenues/expenses for BRI determinations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Oral presentation

Financial & accounting literacy

Education

J.D.

New York Bar admission

Job description

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J.D. and admission to practice in the State of New York, 3+ years of legal experience

Job

Job Opportunity: Associate Counsel, Player Matters at National Basketball Association (NBA)

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking an Associate Counsel, Player Matters to join their Legal Department. The successful candidate will assist in all matters handled by the Legal Department related to NBA players, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and administration of the game.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide support for the annual process of auditing league and team revenues and expenses for purposes of determining Basketball Related Income (BRI) under the CBA
• Provide BRI-related interpretive guidance to league personnel in connection with business transactions and initiatives
• Administer and enforce NBA rules, including by assisting with processes related to trades, the NBA Draft, and player contract management

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, candidates must have a J.D. and admission to practice in the State of New York, as well as 3+ years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will have an excellent record of academic and professional achievement, outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills, and a facility with financial matters and accounting principles.

Work Option

The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.