Paralegal

The National Football League • New York, NY

30d • $38 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited 4-Year College or University preferred.
• Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience.
• 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.
• Must be flexible and able to navigate ambiguity.
• Must have exceptional initiative, judgment, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in office.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates interested in attending law school.
• Preference for at least 1-year of paralegal experience at a law firm.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees