NFL Player Agent
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Job Description
Confidential Search: NFL Player Agent
On behalf of our client
Job Title: NFL Player Agent
Location: New York NY (Primary Hub) Flexible U.S. Travel
Type: Contract / Partner Track Hybrid (On-Site & Remote)
About the Client
Yorktown Search Partners has been exclusively retained to recruit an NFLPA-certified Contract Advisor on behalf of our client a legal-first global sports agency that integrates contract negotiation compliance branding and wealth structuring into a unified athlete representation platform.
This confidential search is part of an aggressive expansion into the NFL with a mandate to lead recruitment and representation of elite football talent across the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Athlete Recruitment & Roster Building
- Sign and manage NFL draft prospects active players and free agents
- Build strong pipelines from NCAA Division I programs combines and national scouting networks
Contract Negotiation
- Negotiate rookie-scale veteran and free-agent contracts under the NFL CBA
- Handle bonuses incentives and arbitration with full in-house legal support
Endorsements & Sponsorships
- Secure high-value brand partnerships across apparel tech media and lifestyle categories
- Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to elevate athlete marketability
NIL Pipeline Development
- Engage collegiate athletes under NIL rules preparing them for NFL draft and commercial readiness
Cross-Border Advisory (U.S.-Canada)
- Advise players on cross-border tax and legal issues related to NFL/CFL pathways
Qualifications
- NFLPA Contract Advisor Certification (Required)
- 3 years of experience representing NFL or pro football athletes
- Demonstrated success in contract negotiation draft representation or endorsement deals
- Strong NCAA recruiting network and familiarity with combine/draft preparation
- Deep understanding of the NFL CBA cap structures and incentive mechanisms
Compensation & Structure
- Commissions: Up to 3% on player contracts (standard NFL agent structure)
- Endorsement Deals: 10-20% commission
- Equity Track: Participate in the clients IPO-bound equity growth program
- Support Infrastructure: Access to integrated legal tax branding and marketing teams-freeing agents to focus on talent and dealmaking
Why This Opportunity
- Legal-first advantage: In-house sports law tax and arbitration professionals streamline complex negotiations
- High-growth platform: Be part of a rapidly scaling multi-sport agency with a cross-border reach
- NIL-to-Pro pipeline: Lead athlete engagement from college recruitment through draft and career development
- Equity upside: Early-stage equity participation in the clients planned IPO and multi-sport expansion
Confidential Application Process
Apply in confidence through Yorktown Search Partners.
Click the Apply Now button below to submit:
- Your Resume/CV
- Proof of NFLPA Contract Advisor Certification
- A brief summary of notable player contracts negotiations or endorsement deals
All applications are strictly confidential and reviewed exclusively by Yorktown Search Partners.
Employment Type
Full Time
