Law Clerk

About the Role

The NFL legal department supports all of the NFL's entities by providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including employment and labor relations matters and litigation management. The NFL Management Council is the division of the NFL legal department that negotiates and advises NFL clubs regarding the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and represents them in grievance arbitrations against the NFL Players Association.

Management Council Law Clerks are required to commit to approximately 20 hours/week assisting attorneys with various labor relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Administration of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and League Policies
• Representation of NFL Clubs in all aspects of labor arbitration cases (e.g., grievances)
• Research and legal writing assignments

Requirements

• Law students currently enrolled in their second or third year
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and sharp analytical skills
• Interest in Labor and Employment Law, Collective Bargaining, and Litigation

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Works well with others

Pay

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.

Schedule

20 hours/week for the Fall semester. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location; remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

Benefits

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

Work Environment

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. No relocation assistance will be provided.

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.

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