[MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL] Senior Counsel, Investigations

MLB's Department of Investigations is looking for a Senior Counsel to be responsible with assisting with confidential and highly sensitive investigations related to players, umpires, and baseball personnel as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct legal research as needed

  • Assist Clubs with certain internal investigations as directed

  • Review and analyze documents, text messages, emails, and legal filings

  • Develop investigation strategy and ensure timely execution of investigative steps

  • Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement entities about ongoing investigations

  • Conduct interviews throughout the United States and internationally, primarily in the Dominican Republic

  • Independently draft detailed investigative reports, interview summaries, and other documentation related to investigations

  • Investigate allegations related to performance-enhancing substances, domestic violence, sexual assault, gambling, off-field misconduct, and other violations of baseball rules and policies

  • Work with analysts to gather and analyze publicly available information, including government records, social media, and news reports

  • Assist with hotline management, including maintaining vendor relationships and issue response

QUALIFICATIONS

  • J.D. and a minimum of five years of legal experience required

  • Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) strongly preferred but not required

  • This position is based in New York City and requires in-office attendance five days per week

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint

  • Intermittent domestic and international travel required, at times on short notice

Role is based in New York.

Salary Range:  $235,000 - $265,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus

Jaia Thomas