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The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football League. The Jaguars are one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, and played its first regular season home game on September 3, 1995. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan, a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate, Fulham Football Club and All Elite Wrestling. The Jaguars play at TIAA Bank Field in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Under Mr. Khan’s leadership, TIAA Bank Field has evolved to include some of the most unique stadium assets, including swim spas and 19 video boards, two of which are longer than a football field.

 

The Jaguars company values are Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Empowerment (PRIDE). The Jaguars believe in the importance of diversity, continual learning and transparency. We also understand the role that excitement, originality and fun play in the workplace. All of these ideas come together to build a strong and dynamic workplace culture. Because of this, we are dedicated to, and encouraged by, leading the way in developing a distinct and inclusive team.

The Counsel’s primary responsibilities will be to provide legal support, advice and counsel for Jacksonville Jaguars and all related sports and entertainment properties, including Bold Events (private events and concerts). The Counsel will report to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer and will be part of a four person legal team, which includes another counsel and a legal coordinator. Specific responsibilities include the following: prepare, review and negotiate all varieties of legal documents, litigation management, employment matters, real estate matters, intellectual property management, understand past, present and future NFL rules (including the CBA) and workers compensation claim management.

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The Counsel’s primary responsibilities will be to provide legal support, advice and counsel for Jacksonville Jaguars and all related sports and entertainment properties, including Bold Events (private events and concerts). The Counsel will report to the EVP and Chief Legal Officer and will be part of a four person legal team, which includes another counsel and a legal coordinator. Specific responsibilities include the following: prepare, review and negotiate all varieties of legal documents, litigation management, employment matters, real estate matters, intellectual property management, understand past, present and future NFL rules (including the CBA) and workers compensation claim management.

This position requires that the person be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable law.

 

 

Applications are being accepted online only. Please do not call to apply for this position. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for this position. The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, rules, or legal requirements.

 

By submitting this application, you understand that you may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. You certify that the information in your application is true, correct and complete. You authorize the Jaguars and its representatives to contact your prior and current employer and other references and all others for purposes of confirmation of the information you have provided. You understand your application is subject to, among other things, your eligibility to work in the United States.

 

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