Vice President, Legal

National Hockey League (NHL); New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K plan

Job summary

The National Hockey League (NHL) is seeking a Vice President, Legal to serve as a strategic advisor on employment law and employee relations, shaping policies and guiding regulatory compliance. The role entails leading investigations and developing comprehensive training programs across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in employment law and compliance, with successful management of teams and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in employment law and enterprise compliance programs (multi-state/international preferred)
• Experience overseeing investigations involving legal, operational, and reputational considerations
• Strong written and oral communication, judgment and integrity

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and strategic counsel on employment law and employee relations matters
• Lead development and updating of employment policies, handbooks, procedures and training
• Assist in administering the NHL Compliance Plan, including risk assessments and investigations
• Lead investigations including witness interviews, evidence collection and reporting findings
• Establish and maintain investigation protocols ensuring confidentiality and compliance

Skills

Employment law

Compliance programs

Investigations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to practice law (New York)

Job description

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY

The Vice President, Legal role serves as legal and strategic advisor on employment law and employee relations matters, related legal developments and regulatory changes, compliance and investigative matters, (as more specifically detailed below).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal and strategic counsel covering all facets of employment law and employee relations matters.
• Lead the development, implementation, and updating of employment-related policies, handbooks, procedures, and training programs.
• Assist in administering the NHL Compliance Plan, including with respect to compliance risk assessments, policy development initiatives, educational programs, internal reporting and monitoring systems. Investigations.
• Strategize, implement and participate in League and Club-related investigations, including witness interviews, evidence collection, risk assessment, and preparing and presenting investigation findings and recommendations.
• Responsible for investigation protocols and best practices to ensure consistency, confidentiality, and legal compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Areas/Experience

• 8+ years of legal experience in: (i) employment law, (ii) overseeing enterprise compliance programs (multi-state and international - preferred) and governance initiatives, and (iii) investigations involving legal, operational, and reputational considerations.
• Experience managing others, including outside counsel.

Education/Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred).

Required Skills

• Sound business judgment and the ability to timely make and advise on strategic and tactical decisions in time sensitive, complex and/or rapidly evolving situations, including in the areas of risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate and manage / navigate legal, business, operational, and reputational considerations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:

Time to Recharge

Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Ability to Focus on your Health

Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.

We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.

Childcare Leave

Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Confidence in your Retirement Goals

Participate in the NHL’s Savings Plan which includes a 401K(pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.

A Hybrid Work Schedule

The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.

Our New Headquarters

Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you’re in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York’s newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.

A Savings for Commuting

Participate in the NHL’s pre-tax commuter benefit plan which helps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.

NHL Partner Rates

Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners include savings on travel and consumer goods and services.

Life at the NHL

In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team.

SALARY RANGE

$260k-$270k

Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.