Associate Counsel

This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Labour Relations and is responsible for the development, negotiation and administration of the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including representing the league and clubs in litigation under the CBA. The role represents the league in grievance hearings and arbitrations brought by or against the NFL and supervises outside counsel in the litigation of such matters. It requires strong investigative and advocacy skills and the ability to identify and solve issues related to league policies.

• Acquire and demonstrate substantive mastery of the CBA and league policies regulating the conduct of clubs and players.
• Litigate grievances on behalf of the league and member clubs under the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association.
• Provide counsel to the league and clubs regarding rights and obligations under the CBA, the Salary Cap system, Player Personnel rules and other collectively bargained league rules.
• Assist in the investigation and enforcement of potential violations of the CBA and related policies regulating player and club conduct.
• 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.

• 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' labour relations.
• Strong investigative and advocacy skills.
• Ability to spot and solve issues related to league policies.
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude.
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement.
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence.
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition.
• Possess an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset.

• Employees are required to work 40 hours in-office per week.
• Onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location is required.
• Remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.
• In-person work at NFL offices is a top priority to support collaboration, stronger connections and culture.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available.

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