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Major League Soccer (MLS) seeks innovative, talented and passionate students to contribute to the growth of Soccer in North America.
MLS's legal department provides strategic advice to support and facilitate the organization’s progress, while protecting MLS's interests and mitigating risks. Join the fastest growing legal team in sports!
Located at the League Office Headquarters in New York City, the Summer Intern Program is a 10-week program that runs from June 3rd-August 5th. Interns will be a part of an inclusive culture that encourages teamwork and collaboration, values diversity and promotes creativity.
- Create initial drafts of agreements (e.g., license agreements, training facility agreements, SOWs, NDAs, marketing/influencer agreements, etc.) on MLS templates.
- Research legal issues related to soccer and other sports leagues.
- Shadow members of the legal team across deal negotiations (e.g., stadium license agreements, content distribution, sponsorships, etc.).
- Make PowerPoint presentations and decks for legal trainings and other legal updates for MLS and MLS Clubs.
- Perform filing, document management functions, and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Undergraduate rising senior
- Recent college graduate
- Currently enrolled in a post-graduate program
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Must commit to attend full 10-week program
- Bilingual in Spanish or French a plus
TOTAL REWARDS
Major League Soccer offers an hourly salary of $20 based on a 40-hour work week.
At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.
Join our team and be part of the Major League Soccer family, where we elevate the game and inspire greatness!
