About the Role
Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Administration and enforcement of collectively bargained agreements, with a focus on (but not exclusive to) the newly negotiated Minor League Basic Agreement and any associated agreements (e.g., drug testing policy, domestic violence policy, sports betting policy, etc.)
Representing players who are subject to potential discipline, including in investigations that are initiated by a Club or by Major League Baseball (MLB)
Player grievances (investigation, fact gathering, document review, legal analysis, preparation for arbitration, settlement negotiations)
Daily advice to players, agents and staff regarding our various collectively bargained agreements and other legal matters.
Collective bargaining negotiations, with a focus on (but not exclusive to) the Minor League bargaining unit
Research, communication, and education relating to collective bargaining
Labor Relations activities involving the Office of the Commissioner of MLB
On-field playing rules and regulations
Player health and safety issues
Administration and enforcement of the MLBPA Agent Regulations
Outside litigation involving the Association, players, and other MLBPA constituents
Player communications and education
Agent communications and education
Union governance and governmental/regulatory compliance
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About the Company
The Assistant General Counsel will be an integral part of the MLBPA Legal Department, with responsibilities covering a broad range of matters related to the negotiation, administration, and enforcement of the Association’s collectively bargained agreements, legal advice provided to players, player agents and other Association constituents, and internal Association governance.