Associate Counsel

The role

The Associate Counsel will develop, negotiate, and administer the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This role involves representing the league and clubs in litigation, grievance hearings, and arbitrations.

What you will do

• Acquire and demonstrate substantive mastery of the CBA and league policies.
• Litigate grievances on behalf of the league and member clubs.
• Provide counsel to the league and clubs regarding rights and obligations under the CBA.
• Assist in the investigation and enforcement of potential violations of the CBA and related policies.
• Draft and review policy directives for NFL players and Clubs.
• Interact with outside law firms, consultants and others involved in the administration of the CBA, policies and/or litigation.
• Assist in negotiations with the NFL Players Association.
• Prepare legal memoranda for clubs regarding policy obligations.
• Independently develop and maintain working relationships with club counsel and NFLPA representatives.

Required qualifications

• Law Degree (J.D.)
• 4 to 6+ years of litigation experience at a top law firm or federal government agency
• Experience conducting and maintaining a docket of litigation matters and internal investigations
• Experience appearing in court or similar settings, interviewing senior executives and drafting investigatory findings
• Experience deposing and cross-examining witnesses
• Experience making presentations to large groups of senior executives
• Familiarity with NFL and other sports’ labor relations

About the company

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its fan base. The organization values respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency.