Employment Lawyer

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary

Excel Sports Management is looking for an experienced attorney with a background in employment law to join our burgeoning Legal division. Based in our New York office, you will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel and Operations team with employment related matters. This attorney will take on the critical role of drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment agreements with current and prospective employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft and review employment contracts for agency employees.
• Advise General Counsel and company on employment law related issues and regulations.
• Assist General Counsel and Operations team in the negotiation of employment contracts.
• Ensure compliance with national and international labor law, including union regulations (e.g. NBPA, NFLPA, MLBPA).
• Advise company in employment related disputes, arbitration, and litigation.
• Monitor changes in employment law and labor regulations.
• Provide legal support on immigration matters related to clients or potential employees.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing independent contractor or employment agreements on behalf of clients. Examples include agreements for personal assistants, chefs, and photographers.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to a State Bar, preferably New York or New Jersey.
• 3-5 years’ experience in employment law, preferably in sports, entertainment, or corporate law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of employment law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and an ability to manage strict deadlines.
• High level of commitment to quality of work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Experience handling litigation, arbitration or mediation in employment disputes.
• Knowledge of federal, state and international labor laws.
• Expert knowledge in drafting severance, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements.

The pay range for this position is: $100,000- $125,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. 

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law. 

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. 

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.