National Football League (NFL)

Paralegal

National Football League (NFL)  •  New York City, NY (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

The paralegal position will assist in-house attorneys on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and governance matters, including those related to ownership transactions, financing transactions, policy documents, stadium leases and player health and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, review, and prepare briefing materials, presentations and correspondences for League, committee and other meetings.
  • Prepare drafts of contracts, amendments, releases and schedules using established templates or precedent.
  • Conduct research and compile and organize informational reports.
  • Maintain corporate registrations and governance compliance for League-level entities.
  • Knowledge and document management, including careful maintenance of organizational and other key documents, for efficient research, recall, and application.
  • Coordinate with the finance department and other business units on process management (i.e., contract process, annual updates).
  • Work closely with senior and executive-level on ad hoc projects.
  • Perform any other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited 4-Year College or University preferred.
  • Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preference will be given to candidates interested in attending law school.
  • Preference for at least 1-year of paralegal experience at a law firm.
  • A strong ability to multi-task and excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to create, maintain, and leverage a precise filing system for legal documents.
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work on projects requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Overtime, when necessary.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Must be flexible and able to navigate ambiguity.
  • Must have exceptional initiative, judgment, prioritizing and organizational skills.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

  • NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in office.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary
$37.50$41 USD

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide 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.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

  • Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
  • Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
  • Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
  • Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

  • Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
  • Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
  • Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
  • Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
  • Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

  • 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
  • Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
National Football League (NFL)

About National Football League (NFL)

The National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the board. The NFL is the industry leader on a wide range of fronts.

Headquartered in New York City, the NFL expands across the nation and the globe with the offices including NFL Media based in Inglewood, CA and the NFL Films office based in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The NFL also has satellite offices in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Chicago. Our International offices are located in the UK, Germany, China, Mexico & Canada.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1920
Website
nfl.com
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