CBA Counsel: Labor Relations & Arbitration

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

Job summary

The National Football League (NFL) seeks an Associate Counsel to lead development, negotiation and administration of the NFL-NFLPA CBA. You will represent the league in grievances, arbitrations and related litigation, and supervise outside counsel.

Applicants should have a J.D. and 4–6+ years of litigation experience, with strong investigative and advocacy skills and the ability to work with club counsel and NFLPA representatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with 4–6+ years of litigation experience at top firm or agency.
• Experience managing a docket and conducting internal investigations.
• Experience appearing in court, interviewing senior executives, drafting findings.
• Experience deposing and cross-examining witnesses.
• Experience presenting to large groups of senior executives.
• Familiarity with NFL and other sports’ labor relations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Docket management

Interviews with executives

Deposing witnesses

Presentations to executives

Legal research & advocacy

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The National Football League (NFL) seeks an Associate Counsel to lead development, negotiation and administration of the NFL-NFLPA CBA. You will represent the league in grievances, arbitrations and related litigation, and supervise outside counsel.

Applicants should have a J.D. and 4–6+ years of litigation experience, with strong investigative and advocacy skills and the ability to work with club counsel and NFLPA representatives in a fast-paced environment.