Description:
A Professional Basketball League in North America is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the A Professional Basketball League in North America's own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A Professional Basketball League in North America will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.Position Summary:
This position will primarily provide support on litigation and arbitration matters involving the A Professional Basketball League in North America and its affiliated leagues. Reporting to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel – Litigation & Player Matters, the position will focus on commercial litigation, CBA-related arbitrations, and liability risk management.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing commercial litigation matters involving A Professional Basketball League in North Americaand its affiliated leagues in state and federal courts across the country. Primary responsibilities include: supervising outside counsel, directing case strategy, reviewing case filings, reporting to league management, and advising in-house business clients on case updates and liability risk.
- Coordinate with and advise A Professional Basketball League in North America team general counsel on team-related litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Work with A Professional Basketball League in North America regional office lawyers on international disputes.
- Support day-to-day litigation case management (e.g., discovery, litigation holds, insurance, budgeting, indemnification requests, audits, press inquiries, case monitoring, third-party subpoena responses).
- Provide support on all aspects of CBA-related arbitrations, including briefing, hearings, factual investigation, and research and analysis.
- Perform special projects and other assignments relating to collective bargaining, league operations, and league governance.
Required Education/Professional Experience:
- Admission to practice in the State of New York.
- J.D.
- 2-5 years of experience at a law firm.
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:
- Excellent record of academic and professional achievement.
- Litigation experience required.
- Outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with competing demands.
- Strong commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
