Vice President, Legal

NHL•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Legal role serves as legal and strategic advisor on employment law and employee relations matters, related legal developments and regulatory changes, compliance and investigative matters. The National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

Requirements

8+ years of legal experience in employment law.
8+ years of legal experience overseeing enterprise compliance programs (multi-state and international - preferred) and governance initiatives.
8+ years of legal experience in investigations involving legal, operational, and reputational considerations.
Experience managing others, including outside counsel.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred).
Sound business judgment and the ability to timely make and advise on strategic and tactical decisions in time sensitive, complex and/or rapidly evolving situations, including in the areas of risk assessment and mitigation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional integrity and professionalism.
Ability to recognize, evaluate and manage / navigate legal, business, operational, and reputational considerations.

Nice To Haves

Overseeing enterprise compliance programs (multi-state and international - preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide legal and strategic counsel covering all facets of employment law and employee relations matters.
Lead the development, implementation, and updating of employment-related policies, handbooks, procedures, and training programs.
Assist in administering the NHL Compliance Plan, including with respect to compliance risk assessments, policy development initiatives, educational programs, internal reporting and monitoring systems.
Strategize, implement and participate in League and Club-related investigations, including witness interviews, evidence collection, risk assessment, and preparing and presenting investigation findings and recommendations.
Responsible for investigation protocols and best practices to ensure consistency, confidentiality, and legal compliance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
Comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us – there is no waiting period.
Medical, dental and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health.
Digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus.
Comprehensive Childcare Leave: up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave for primary caregiver, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave for non-primary caregiver, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
Savings Plan which includes a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions.
Hybrid Work Schedule.
Pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
NHL Partner Rates for savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.
Opportunity to play hockey during Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers.
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups.