Senior Associate Counsel, Integrity and Investigations

WORK OPTION: 4 days a week in New York, NY office

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Position Summary

The NBA Legal Department provides advice and counsel with respect to the league’s activities and businesses on a global basis. The Senior Associate Counsel, Integrity and Investigations, will be responsible for conducting and supporting investigations across the NBA and its affiliated leagues, as well as for related legal matters. The position will also support the NBA’s Security Department, by providing advice related to security policies and procedures. Additionally, the Senior Associate Counsel will support the company’s gaming-related integrity initiatives, including efforts to monitor, investigate, and remedy violations of the NBA’s Gaming Policy.

Major Responsibilities

• Support in the management of league investigations across a range of areas, including with respect to players, referees, and other league and team employees, in connection with allegations of misconduct, litigation, internal NBA matters, and to help enforce league rules. Responsibilities require regular coordination with various internal resources and third parties, including law enforcement, outside counsel, and investigative consulting firms.
• Support the NBA Security Department and work on security initiatives across the NBA and its affiliated leagues, including by providing advice related to policies and procedures, as well as drafting contracts and other security-related documents.
• Support the NBA’s gaming-related integrity program, including by working with staff across the league on data monitoring efforts, developing, implementing, and tracking league-wide training and education programs, and identifying and investigating potential violations of the NBA Gaming Policy.
• Manage reputational diligence process related to certain league and team personnel and in connection with various NBA transactions.
• Perform special projects and other assignments, as requested by the Legal Department’s senior leadership team.
  
  

Required Education/Professional Experience

• J.D. and admission to practice in the State of New York.
• Four to six years of legal experience, including a minimum of two years at a law firm and prior employment at a federal or state prosecutorial office or government agency, or in a role with comparable investigative experience.
• Prosecutorial experience is strongly preferred.
• Integrity monitoring experience and/or understanding of the gaming industry preferred.
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, including ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and third parties.
• Exceptional problem-solving and issue-spotting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management capabilities.
  
  

Salary Range: $220,000 - $260,000

Job Posting Title: Associate Vice President

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