Associate Counsel, Player Matters
National Basketball Association (NBA)
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Location/Place/Mode
New York, NY
Eligibility
J.D. and admission to practice in the State of New York, 3+ years of legal experience
Opportunity
Job Opportunity: Associate Counsel, Player Matters at National Basketball Association (NBA)
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking an Associate Counsel, Player Matters to join their Legal Department. The successful candidate will assist in all matters handled by the Legal Department related to NBA players, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and administration of the game.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide support for the annual process of auditing league and team revenues and expenses for purposes of determining Basketball Related Income (BRI) under the CBA
- Provide BRI-related interpretive guidance to league personnel in connection with business transactions and initiatives
- Administer and enforce NBA rules, including by assisting with processes related to trades, the NBA Draft, and player contract management
Requirements
To be eligible for this role, candidates must have a J.D. and admission to practice in the State of New York, as well as 3+ years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will have an excellent record of academic and professional achievement, outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills, and a facility with financial matters and accounting principles.
Work Option
The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
How to Apply
Unfortunately, the application link is not specified. However, interested candidates can check the official NBA website or LinkedIn page for more information on how to apply.