National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) · 6 hours ago
Legal Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expThe National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., and they are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide day-to-day legal support across a broad range of matters. The role involves collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders while managing various legal responsibilities related to labor relations, litigation, and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Support Senior Counsel, Legal in the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the League’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Advise internal stakeholders on labor relations issues to ensure consistent application of League rules and CBA provisions
Assist in the grievance process, including conducting preliminary fact-finding, drafting responses, and preparing materials for arbitration hearings
Assist in managing the litigation lifecycle, including drafting discovery responses, coordinating document production, and liaising with outside counsel
Conduct in-depth legal research on topics as necessary, including emerging labor and employment law trends to provide proactive risk mitigation advice
Contribute to the drafting, review, and updating of League policies, handbooks, and other rules to ensure they remain current and enforceable
Assist Legal Department and League Safety in managing and conducting internal investigations regarding employment-related or rule-based misconduct
Assist Senior Counsel, Legal in managing the vetting and background check process for prospective employees, contractors, and other League-affiliated personnel to ensure alignment with League standards and safety protocols
Manage immigration matters and work authorization workflows, including visa processing for international personnel/athletes, in coordination with outside immigration counsel
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as League-specific risk management and insurance requirements
Assist in other legal matters, such as League-wide litigation, as necessary
Collaborate on cross-functional League projects, providing legal support to departments such as HR, Operations, and Security
Assist in developing and delivering training presentations to League staff and member clubs regarding workplace conduct, CBA compliance, and reporting protocols
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
3+ years of sophisticated legal experience, with a preference for candidates from a top-tier law firm's labor/employment or litigation practice or an in-house legal department with a labor, litigation or employment focus
Ability to draft complex agreements and policies from scratch, write clear and persuasive communications, moving beyond templates to create legal frameworks that support a rapidly scaling business
Tech-forward proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workflows and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, 'startup-like' environment without sacrificing attention to detail
A track record of building strong relationships with non-legal business units (e.g., Marketing, HR, Soccer Ops) to provide practical, actionable legal advice
Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost professionalism and discretion
A demonstrated passion for the growth and professionalization of women's sports
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, and Voluntary Pet Insurance.
Company
National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is the premier women’s professional soccer league in the world, featuring national team players from around the globe.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125MKey Investors
Sixth Street
2023-04-04Undisclosed· $125M
Leadership Team
Christopher Daley
Manager, Partnership Marketing
Cindy J. Chang MD, FAMSSM, FACSM
Chief Medical Officer
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