Director, Assistant Special Counsel for Investigation

An experienced investigations professional is sought to conduct and oversee sensitive, complex investigations involving potential violations of League policies. The role leads investigations involving players, Game Officials, and other League and club employees, including matters under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy and allegations involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. The position manages all aspects of investigation and liaises with Management Council lawyers regarding the disciplinary process, including testimony at disciplinary appeal hearings.

• Conduct complex investigations involving players, Game Officials, and other League and club employees in connection with alleged violations of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy and other applicable League policies.
• Lead investigations involving allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other serious misconduct.
• Manage all aspects of the investigative process, including planning investigations, conducting witness interviews, gathering and reviewing relevant evidence, organising case files, and documenting investigative findings.
• Prepare thorough, accurate, and well-supported investigative reports for stakeholders.
• Liaise with Management Council attorneys regarding matters arising from investigations and the related disciplinary process.
• Provide testimony at disciplinary appeal hearings, as required.
• Conduct annual Personal Conduct Policy training for rookie players.
• Deliver or support other League and club training programmes as requested.
• Supervise and coordinate investigative personnel and resources across multiple disciplines, including Directors, Security Representatives, gaming integrity, insider threat, digital forensics, and external contractors.
• Travel as necessary to conduct investigations, interviews, hearings, training, and other League business.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum seven years of relevant legal investigative experience, including prior employment at a federal or state prosecutorial office or government agency, or in a role with comparable investigative experience.
• Experience and training in domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault investigations.
• Approximately 30% domestic and international travel is required, including travel that may arise with limited advance notice.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on investigative, disciplinary, and operational needs.
• Demonstrate the expected talent attributes: an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude; grit free from ego or entitlement; relationship-building and influencing ability; eager learning driven by passion rather than just ambition; and an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset.

• This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location; remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
• In-person work at NFL offices is a top priority to support collaboration, stronger connections, and the culture that drives success.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available; further information is provided through NFL Benefits.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its fan base and provides mutual respect and equal employment opportunities without regard to status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Its core values are respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency. Its leadership attributes include building talent, executing with precision, inspiring others, living the values, knowing the business, and thinking big.