United Soccer League
Job Title: Player Relations & Compliance Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat of American soccer. Impacting more than 200 communities across the United States, the USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: Gainbridge Super League (women), USL Championship (men), and USL League One (men); two pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men) and the USL W League (women); and two youth platforms: USL Academy and USL Youth.
Authentic, vital, and exciting, the USL is dedicated to providing an inclusive and memorable soccer experience for players, fans, and communities across our growing "soccer nation."
Position Purpose
The Player Relations & Compliance Manager plays a critical role in supporting the implementation and operationalization of USL’s Compliance Department. The Player Relations & Compliance Manager will be responsible for assisting the Compliance Department to ensure all USL Franchises stay compliant with FIFA regulations, state and federal law, as well as respective Collective Bargaining Agreements governing professional leagues. In addition, this role will be responsible for auditing club compliance document submissions, monitoring club compliance in real time, and assisting in investigating compliance issues as they arise.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with drafting, analyzing, and interpreting USL contracts impacting players.
- Audit player registration data and submission of contracts under labor agreements.
- Assist in Labor negotiation with transcribing and reporting of minutes.
- Assist with management of Club insurance and workers’ compensation claims.
- Draft P1 visa support letters and assist with drafting other visa support documents.
- Monitor club compliance with collective bargaining agreements and compliance with league rules.
- Manage compliance and audit processes and prepare documentation/communications to the internal or external stakeholders as required and in response to audit findings.
- Assist the Compliance Department in monitoring issues relating to discipline due to both on-field and off-field behavior.
- Draft coaching license support letters.
- Generating roster compliance audit reports as needed.
- Assist with oversight of league disciplinary appeals and management of the grievance process.
- Participate as a key member of the Safeguarding Investigation Unit.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Law, Sport Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Minimum of 1 - 3 years related professional experience in sports law, investigation, and/or compliance.
- Prior professional compliance experience within a sports team or league preferred.
- Experience drafting legal documents preferred.
- Experience in recognizing and assessing risk in a professional capacity highly preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters and athlete/team member information required.
- Strong planning skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish highly preferred.
- Must be extremely detail-oriented with a large focus on producing thorough documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, executives, member clubs, and external partners.
- Ability to work independently in a multi-faceted, fast, fluid, and deadline-driven environment.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must.
- Ability to work as business needs require which may include long days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel if / when necessary.
- Must have U.S. work authorization.
Work Environment
Based in Tampa, FL, USL Headquarters provides a vibrant and open working environment designed to promote collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and knowledge sharing. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity, communication, and teamwork.
Currently, USL HQ operates on a hybrid work model. From Monday to Thursday, team members gather in person to harness the power of face-to-face collaboration. This not only strengthens the bonds within the team but also enhances communication and innovation. On Fridays, we transition to a remote work setup, providing our team with the flexibility to manage their tasks in an environment of their choosing.
Typical USL HQ hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm ET. Evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel may be necessary based on business demands.
We have great Perks - Comprehensive Benefits Package • Medical, Dental, Vision • Health HSA and FSA • 401k w/ up to 6% company match • Pet Insurance • Corporate Discounts • Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days • Business Casual Dress • Optional Remote Work Fridays • And More!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
