Responsible for assisting our Department of Investigations with confidential and highly sensitive investigations related to players, umpires, and baseball personnel as directed.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate allegations related to domestic violence, sexual assault, gambling, performance-enhancing substances, and other violations of baseball rules and policies that affect the integrity of the game
• Conduct interviews throughout the United States and in the Dominican Republic, and occasionally in other countries
• Draft detailed investigative reports, interview summaries, and other documentation related to significant investigations, and edit the written work product of others
• Review and analyze English and Spanish language documents, text messages, emails, and legal filings
• Work with analysts to gather and analyze publicly available information, including government records, social media, and news reports
• Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement entities about ongoing investigations
• Assist with reporting hotline management, including maintaining vendor relationships and issue response
• Conduct legal research
• Assist Clubs with certain internal investigations
• Provide legal support to other MLB departments as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) required
• J.D. and a minimum of 5 years of legal experience required
• Significant experience in investigations required; prosecutorial or similar background preferred
• This position is based in New York City and requires in-office attendance at least four days per week
• Strong oral and written communication skills; must be an excellent writer
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines
• Intermittent domestic and international travel required, at times on short notice

Pay Range: $235,000 - $265,000